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A1 — Beginneradjective

simpatico

likeable, nice, pleasant

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

piacevoleaffabileamichevoleallegrodivertente

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

antipaticosgradevolescostanteburberoscorbutico

Usage note

'Simpatico' does NOT mean sympathetic — it means likeable/pleasant. 'Piacevole' means generally pleasant. 'Affabile' means easy to talk to. 'Amichevole' is friendly. 'Allegro' emphasises cheerfulness. 'Divertente' means fun/entertaining.

Example

"Il nuovo collega è molto simpatico: fa ridere tutti."

"The new colleague is very likeable: he makes everyone laugh."

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