A1 — Beginnerverb
dire
to say / to tell
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
affermaredichiararepronunciareraccontare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
tacereammutolirenasconderenegare
Usage note
'Dire' is one of the most common Italian verbs. 'Dire a qualcuno di fare qualcosa' = to tell someone to do something. Distinguishable from 'parlare' (to speak/talk) which focuses on the act of speaking.
Example
"Cosa hai detto? Non ti ho sentito."
"What did you say? I didn't hear you."
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