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A1 — Beginnernoun

terra

earth; land; ground; soil

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

suoloterrenopaesepianeta

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

cielomareacqua

Usage note

'Terra' has many senses: the planet Earth ('la Terra'), land ('terra straniera'), soil ('la terra è fertile'), and ground ('cadere per terra'). Very important word.

Example

"I contadini lavorano la terra ogni giorno."

"Farmers work the land every day."

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