A1 — Beginnerverb
abitare
to live / to reside
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
vivererisiederestaredimorare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
trasferirsiemigrarelasciarepartire
Usage note
'Vivere' is broader (to live/be alive). 'Risiedere' is formal/official (used on documents). 'Dimorare' is literary. 'Stare' can mean to live temporarily.
Example
"Abito a Roma da cinque anni, ma sono originario di Napoli."
"I have lived in Rome for five years, but I am originally from Naples."
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