A1 — Beginnerverb
guardare
to look at, to watch
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
osservarefissarecontemplareesaminarescrutare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ignoraretrascuraredistogliere lo sguardochiudere gli occhi
Usage note
'Guardare' is active and intentional. 'Vedere' is passive ('Vedo la torre dalla finestra'). 'Osservare' implies careful observation. 'Fissare' = to stare.
Example
"Stiamo guardando un film sul divano."
"We're watching a film on the sofa."
Practice Italian grammar
Free exercises, mini-exams and placement test.