A1 — Beginnerverb
ridere
to laugh
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
sorrideresghignazzareridacchiarescoppiare a riderescherzare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
piangeresinghiozzarerattristarsidisperarsisoffre
Usage note
'Ridere' is to laugh. 'Sorridere' is to smile. 'Sghignazzare' is to cackle/guffaw. 'Ridacchiare' is to giggle/chuckle. 'Scoppiare a ridere' = to burst out laughing.
Example
"Rideva di gusto alle barzellette del nonno."
"She laughed heartily at her grandfather's jokes."
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