B1 — Intermediateverb
gestire
to manage, to run, to handle
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
amministraredirigerecoordinarecondurreorganizzare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
trascurareabbandonareignorareperdere il controllo
Usage note
'Gestire' is widely used in business contexts. 'Amministrare' = to administer (more bureaucratic). 'Dirigere' = to direct/lead a team or organisation.
Example
"Lei gestisce un piccolo ristorante nel centro storico di Bologna."
"She manages a small restaurant in the historic centre of Bologna."
Practice Italian grammar
Free exercises, mini-exams and placement test.