figure out

capire, scoprire, risolvere

Capire qualcosa o trovare una risposta ragionandoci.

In inglese semplice: To understand something or find an answer by thinking about it.

• I cannot figure out this puzzle.
• We figured out how to fix the bike.
• Have you figured out why she left?

Come si usa: figure something out (We finally figured the problem out.); figure out how/why/what… (Can you figure out why the door will not open?); figure out that… (She figured out that the key was missing.)

Sinonimi: work out, understand, solve

Espressioni comuni: figure out something, figure out why

calcolare

Trovare una quantità o un numero facendo un calcolo.

In inglese semplice: To find an amount or number by doing a calculation.

• Let us figure out the cost.
• She figured out the total before paying.
• Have you figured out how much tax you owe?

Come si usa: figure something out (I figured the total out on my phone.); figure out how much… (We need to figure out how much the repairs will cost.)

Sinonimi: calculate, work out

Espressioni comuni: figure out costs, figure out the total

capire

Arrivare a capire qualcosa dopo averci riflettuto.

In inglese semplice: To understand something after thinking about it.

• Can you figure out this message?
• He figured out why the room was cold.
• We have finally figured out what she meant.

Come si usa: figure something out (I finally figured the instructions out.); figure out that… (He figured out that the message was a joke.); figure out how/why/what… (She figured out how the lock worked.)

Sinonimi: work out, understand

Espressioni comuni: figure out something, figure out how