B1 — Intermediateverb
deludere
to disappoint
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
defraudaredisilluderefrustrarescontentare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
soddisfareaccontentareentusiasmarestupire positivamente
Usage note
'Deludere' comes from 'illusione' — to break an illusion. 'Deludersi' = to delude oneself. 'Rimanere deluso' = to be disappointed.
Example
"Non voglio deluderti, ma il concerto è stato cancellato."
"I don't want to disappoint you, but the concert has been cancelled."
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