A1 — Beginnerverb
ascoltare
to listen
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
sentireudireprestare attenzionedare ascolto
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ignorarenon ascoltaretrascuraresnobbare
Usage note
'Ascoltare' = active listening. 'Sentire' = to hear (passive). 'Udire' is formal/literary. 'Dare ascolto' = to heed someone's advice.
Example
"Ascolto la musica italiana ogni mattina mentre faccio colazione."
"I listen to Italian music every morning while I have breakfast."
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