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mente

"mente" means "mind" in Italian. It is number 580 on the frequency list, in A2 (noun).

Meaning

mind

IPA

/ˈmen.te/

Level

A2

Practice this word

Updated October 21, 2026

Example sentences

• Perché mente?
  Why do you lie?
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• Lei mente.
  You lie.
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• Lui mente.
  He lies.
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Learned together

In the course, "mente" is in the same group as these words. You master them as a set.

• piede foot
• motivo reason, ground
• cavolo cabbage
• capitano captain
• fortuna luck
• cena dinner
• affare affair, matter
• tizio man, someone, guy,…
• sicurezza safety, security

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