A1 — Beginnerverb
ballare
to dance
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
danzaremuoversi a ritmoscatenarsieseguire una danza
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
stare fermosedersifermarsiriposarsi
Usage note
'Danzare' is more artistic/formal (ballet, contemporary dance). 'Ballare' is the everyday word for social or recreational dancing.
Example
"Balliamo la tarantella a ogni festa del paese."
"We dance the tarantella at every village festival."
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