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lui stringe

squeezes, tightens, is running short, is pressing

ˈs t r i n . d͡ʒ e → stringere
string to tighten, to squeeze, to grip + e 3rd person singular present
verb · 3rd-person singular, present tense Rare #34,758
squeezes, tightens The exact translation depends on what is being squeezed or tightened.
IT: Stringe forte la mano del bambino.
EN: He squeezes the child's hand tightly.
is running short, is pressing Used especially in the expression “il tempo stringe” (“time is running short”).
IT: Il tempo stringe, quindi dobbiamo partire.
EN: Time is running short, so we have to leave.
Conjugation of stringere
Indicative present
SingularPlural
Second stringi —
Third stringe stringono

Se stai zitto, gli si stringe ancora di più il culo!

If you shut up, his ass will get even tighter!

— No Other Choice - Non c'è altra scelta (2025)

Ahi, c'è qualcosa che mi fa male e mi stringe!

Ow, something hurts and feels tight!

— The Monster (1994)

Guarda come lo stringe.

Look at how tightly he’s holding it.

— Donne sull'orlo di una crisi di nervi (1988)

La gravidanza ti stringe lo stomaco.

Pregnancy makes your stomach tighten.

— Die My Love (2025)

Le ricordo che il tempo stringe.

I remind you that time is running out.

— Mercy - Sotto accusa (2026)

Mi prende un dito, lo stringe forte.

He takes my finger and squeezes it tightly.

— La dolce vita (1960)

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stringi ˈs t r i n . d͡ʒ i