pretesto

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Italian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

From Latin praetextum (an ornament, etc., wrought in front, a pretense), neuter of praetextus, past participle of praetexō (to weave before, fringe or border, allege).

Pronunciation[edit]

  • IPA(key): /preˈtɛ.sto/
  • Rhymes: -ɛsto
  • Hyphenation: pre‧tè‧sto
  • (file)

Noun[edit]

pretesto m (plural pretesti)

  1. excuse, pretext

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