A1 — Beginnerverb
insegnare
to teach
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
educareistruireformarespiegaretrasmettere
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
imparareapprendereignoraredimenticare
Usage note
'Insegnare a qualcuno a fare qualcosa' = to teach someone to do something. 'Educare' is broader, covering upbringing and values. 'Istruire' is more formal.
Example
"Mia madre insegna matematica in una scuola media."
"My mother teaches maths in a middle school."
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