A1 — Beginnerverb
essere
to be
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
esisteretrovarsistarerisultare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
non esisteresparirecessaremancare
Usage note
'Essere' is the fundamental copula. Used as auxiliary for many verbs in compound tenses. Distinguishable from 'stare' which denotes temporary state or location (in some contexts).
Example
"Sono stanco dopo una lunga giornata di lavoro."
"I am tired after a long day of work."
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