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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