What does scottare in Italian mean?

What is the meaning of the word scottare in Italian? The article explains the full meaning, pronunciation along with bilingual examples and instructions on how to use scottare in Italian.

The word scottare in Italian means burn, sear, singe, be hot, be burning, be hot, burn, be burned. To learn more, please see the details below.

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Meaning of the word scottare

burn

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (provocare un'ustione)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il cibo bollente ha scottato la lingua.

sear

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (cuocere per poco)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Scottare le scaloppine e servirle ancora calde.

singe

verbo transitivo o transitivo pronominale (figurato, colloquiale (dare problemi) (figurative)

(transitive verb: Verb taking a direct object--for example, "Say something." "She found the cat.")
Il rifiuto scottava il suo orgoglio.

be hot, be burning

verbo intransitivo (essere bollente)

La teglia scotta; non toccarla!
The baking tin is hot; don't touch it!

be hot

verbo intransitivo (figurato, colloquiale (dare problemi) (figurative)

La situazione scotta.
The situation is problematic.

burn

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (ustionarsi)

Mi sono scottato afferrando una pinza rovente.
I burned myself when I picked up a burning tong.

be burned

verbo riflessivo o intransitivo pronominale (figurato (forte delusione) (colloquial)

Silvia è ancora scottata dalla sua ultima storia d'amore.
Silvia is still feeling burnt from her last relationship.

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