A1 — Beginnerverb
piangere
to cry
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
singhiozzarelagrimareversare lacrimegemerelamentarsi
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
rideresorrideregioireesultarefesteggiare
Usage note
'Piangere' is to cry. 'Singhiozzare' is to sob. 'Lagrimare' is to shed tears. 'Piangere di gioia' = to cry with joy. 'Scoppiare a piangere' = to burst into tears.
Example
"Pianse di gioia quando la vide tornare."
"He cried with joy when he saw her return."
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