A1 — Beginnerverb
aprire
to open
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
dischiuderespalancareschiuderesocchiudere
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
chiudereserrarebloccaresigillare
Usage note
'Spalancare' means to open wide. 'Socchiudere' means to open slightly (half-open). 'Dischiudere' is literary/formal.
Example
"Puoi aprire la finestra? Fa caldo qui dentro."
"Can you open the window? It's hot in here."
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