A1 — Beginnernoun
uomo
man; human being
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
individuopersonaessere umanomaschio
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
donnabambino
Usage note
'Uomo' (pl. 'uomini') can mean 'man' specifically or 'human being' in general ('i diritti dell'uomo' = human rights). 'Da uomo a uomo' = man to man.
Example
"Quell'uomo è molto rispettato nel suo quartiere."
"That man is very respected in his neighbourhood."
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