A1 — Beginnerverb
cantare
to sing
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
intonarevocalizzarefischiettareintonare una canzone
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
tacerestare in silenzioborbottareparlare
Usage note
'Intonare' = to pitch correctly, to start a song. 'Fischiettare' = to whistle. Italian opera culture means 'cantare' has strong cultural weight.
Example
"Canta sempre sotto la doccia — si sente da tutta la casa."
"She always sings in the shower — you can hear it throughout the whole house."
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