Cerca
to touch
01
toccare
to put our hand or body part on a thing or person
Transitive: to touch sth
Example
Please do n't touch the fragile glass display.
She gently touched her friend's arm to offer comfort and support.
02
toccare, influenzare
to have an impact or influence on something
Transitive: to touch sb/sth
Example
The new regulations will touch every aspect of our business operations.
The economic downturn has touched many companies, leading to financial struggles.
03
toccare, sfiorare
to make contact with something physically
Transitive: to touch sth
Example
The branches of the trees touched the roof of the house during the storm.
The raindrops touched the surface of the pond, creating concentric circles.
04
toccare, commuovere
to be impressed emotionally
Transitive: to touch sb
Example
The heartfelt letter from her friend touched her deeply.
The movie's poignant ending touched everyone in the audience.
05
toccare, sfiorare
to cause something to come into brief contact with another object
Ditransitive: to touch sth to sth
Example
The child touched his finger to the hot stove, quickly pulling it away.
The artist touched the brush to the canvas, creating a stroke of color.
06
toccarsi, impegnarsi
to become involved or associated with something that is considered undesirable, problematic, risky, or difficult to handle
Transitive: to touch something undesirable or problematic
Example
That project is a complete mess, and I would n't touch it with a ten-foot pole.
The proposal is filled with legal complications, and no lawyer would touch it without extensive review.
07
toccare, manipolare
to handle something in order to alter or tamper with it
Transitive: to touch sth
Example
He warned his children not to touch the delicate ornaments on the shelf.
The mechanic touched the engine of the car, trying to diagnose the problem.
08
raggiungere, toccarsi
to reach or come close to a specified level
Transitive: to touch a particular level
Example
Her savings finally touched $10,000 after years of diligent saving.
His performance in the race touched his personal best time.
09
raggiungere, toccare
to reach a level of quality, skill, or excellence that is comparable to another recognized standard or benchmark
Transitive: to touch the level of quality of something
Example
Her cooking touches the level of gourmet cuisine served in high-end restaurants.
His performance in the game touched the skill level of professional athletes.
10
toccare, menzionare
to mention or speak of something briefly or in passing
Transitive: to touch a topic | to touch on a topic | to touch upon a topic
Example
The speaker's talk touched the challenges faced by entrepreneurs in the digital age.
The article touched the impact of technology on modern society.
11
toccare, affiorare
(of a particular quality) to become noticeable or manifest in someone's demeanor, behavior, or speech
Transitive: to touch someone's behavior or speech
Example
A hint of sadness touched her voice when she spoke of her lost pet.
A sense of pride touched his demeanor as he received the award.
12
toccare, assaggiare
to lightly or minimally eat or taste a small portion of something
Transitive: to touch food
Example
She's on a diet, so she'll probably just touch the main course.
The chef was curious why the customer had barely touched the special dish.
Touch
01
tocco
the ability of knowing what something feels like by placing one's hands or fingers on it
Example
The rough touch of the bark on the tree reminded him of childhood climbs.
Il ruvido contatto della corteccia dell'albero gli ricordò le arrampicate dell'infanzia.
She recognized the soft touch of the silk fabric against her skin.
Riconobbe il morbido contatto del tessuto di seta contro la sua pelle.
02
sfumatura, accenno
a slight but appreciable amount
Example
A gentle touch on the shoulder reassured him.
They exchanged a touch of hands in greeting.
04
contatto, tocco
the act of putting two things together with no space between them
05
tocco, stile distintivo
a distinguishing style
06
tocco, contatto
a communicative interaction
07
tocco, sensazione di tatto
the sensation produced by pressure receptors in the skin
08
tatto, diplomazia
deftness in handling matters
09
toccare, richiesta di denaro
the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan)
10
leggero attacco di malattia, raffreddore
a slight attack of illness
11
particolare, dettaglio
a small and unique detail that adds distinction or quality
Example
The gold trim added a luxurious touch to the dress.
Her painting had a personal touch that made it special.
