B1 — Intermediateverb
capirsi
to understand each other
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
comprendersiintendersiandare d'accordocomunicare bene
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
fraintendersinon capirsilitigarecomunicare male
Usage note
Reciprocal reflexive of capire. 'Intendersi' can mean to understand each other or to be expert in something. 'Capirsi al volo' = to understand each other instantly.
Example
"Con lei mi capisco al volo — non ho nemmeno bisogno di finire le frasi."
"With her I understand each other instantly — I don't even need to finish my sentences."
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