A2 — Elementaryverb
farsi
to become / to get (reflexive of fare)
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
diventarerendersitrasformarsirisultare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
restarerimanerenon cambiaremantenere
Usage note
'Farsi' has many idiomatic uses: 'farsi vivo' = to show up/get in touch; 'farsi una risata' = to have a laugh; 'farsi tardi' = to get late.
Example
"Si è fatta tardi — dobbiamo andare."
"It has gotten late — we have to go."
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