B1 — Intermediatenoun
dono
gift, talent
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
regalotalentooffertaelargizionetributo
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
maledizionepesosvantaggiopunizione
Usage note
'Dono' is more elevated than 'regalo'. 'Regalo' is an everyday present. 'Talento' stresses an innate ability. 'Il dono della parola' = the gift of speech.
Example
"Avere l'orecchio musicale è un dono naturale raro."
"Having a musical ear is a rare natural gift."
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