A1 — Beginnernoun
calcio
football / kick / calcium
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
pallonefootballkick (as in a kick)calcio d'angolo (corner kick)
Usage note
'Calcio' means football (the sport), a kick, and also the element calcium (Ca). 'Giocare a calcio' is to play football. 'Dare un calcio' is to give a kick.
Example
"Il calcio è lo sport più popolare in Italia."
"Football is the most popular sport in Italy."
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