A1 — Beginnernoun
animale
animal
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
bestiacreaturaessere viventefaunaesemplare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
piantamineraleessere umano
Usage note
'Bestia' can sound derogatory when used for people. 'Animale domestico' or 'animale da compagnia' means pet. 'Fauna' is the collective wildlife of a region.
Example
"Il cane è l'animale domestico più comune in Italia."
"The dog is the most common pet in Italy."
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