B1 — Intermediateverb
capire al volo
to catch on quickly / to understand instantly
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
intuireafferrare subitocapire immediatamenteessere svegli
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
non capireessere lentofraintendereavere bisogno di spiegazioni
Usage note
Idiomatic expression: 'al volo' literally means 'in flight/on the fly'. Used to describe quick understanding. A sign of intelligence or familiarity with the topic.
Example
"Capisce al volo le spiegazioni — non devo mai ripetere."
"She catches on to explanations instantly — I never have to repeat."
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