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riesce a malapena a

can barely; is only just able to

→ riuscire
phrase Rare #34,458
can barely; is only just able to Used with an infinitive to say someone is only just able to do something, often because they are very tired, weak, or struggling.
IT: Dopo la corsa, riesce a malapena a parlare.
EN: After the run, he can barely speak.

Tom riesce a malapena a concentrarsi.

Tom can barely concentrate.

Tom riesce a malapena a nuotare.

Tom can barely swim.

Di recente mi ha detto che riesce a malapena a pagare l’energia.

He recently told me that he can barely afford to pay for energy.

— Father Mother Sister Brother (2025)

Riesce a malapena a stare fermo!

He can barely stand still!

— Parasite (2019)

Tom riesce a malapena a camminare.

Tom can barely walk.

Tom riesce a malapena a mangiare.

Tom can barely eat.