A1 — Beginnerverb
amare
to love
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
adorarevoler bene aapprezzareessere innamorato di
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
odiaredetestaredisprezzareaborrire
Usage note
Amare is strong love. 'Voler bene' is warmer but less intense (family, friends). 'Adorare' is hyperbolic. Don't confuse with 'piacere' (to like).
Example
"Amo la pasta al pomodoro — la mangio quasi ogni giorno."
"I love tomato pasta — I eat it almost every day."
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