A1 — Beginneradjective
vivo
alive, living, vivid, intense
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
viventevitaleintensobrillante
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
mortospentoinertesenza vita
Usage note
'Vivo' means alive (è ancora vivo = he is still alive) or vivid/bright for colors. 'Vivente' is more formal for living beings. 'Vitale' stresses life force.
Example
"Il colore rosso vivo del tramonto era spettacolare."
"The vivid red of the sunset was spectacular."
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