A1 — Beginnerverb
giocare
to play (a game or sport)
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
divertirsiparteciparecompeteresfidarsi
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
lavorarestudiarefermarsirinunciare
Usage note
'Giocare' is used for games and sports ('giocare a tennis'). Do not confuse with 'suonare', which means to play a musical instrument.
Example
"I bambini giocano a calcio nel parco ogni pomeriggio."
"The children play football in the park every afternoon."
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