stare al mondo

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Italian[edit]

Etymology[edit]

Literally, “to know how to stay on the world.”

Verb[edit]

stare al mondo

  1. to handle oneself; to navigate through and adapt to different situations; to be worldwise; to have street smarts

Usage notes[edit]

  • Often preceded by sapere (“to know”) or imparare (“to learn”).
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