B1 — Intermediateadverb
mica
not at all, not really (negative intensifier)
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
affattoper nienteper nullaassolutamente noneanche un po'
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
moltodavverocertamentesicuramenteassolutamente sì
Usage note
'Mica' is informal and typical of central/northern Italian speech. It intensifies negation: 'non è mica male' = it's not bad at all. Can stand alone: 'Mica!' = No way!
Example
"Non è mica facile come sembra!"
"It's not at all as easy as it looks!"
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