A1 — Beginnernoun
zio
uncle
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
parentefamiliare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
nipote
Usage note
Female counterpart: 'zia' (aunt). Plural 'zii' = uncles or aunts and uncles together. Italians sometimes use 'zio/zia' affectionately for older family friends.
Example
"Mio zio mi ha insegnato a pescare quando ero bambino."
"My uncle taught me to fish when I was a child."
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