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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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