A2 — Elementaryverb
mancare
to miss, to be absent, to lack
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
essere assentenon essercidesiderarenon averevenire a mancare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
essere presenteaveretrovarebastaresoddisfare
Usage note
Like 'piacere', 'mancare' inverts the subject: 'mi manchi' = you are missing to me = I miss you. 'Manca il sale' = there's no salt. 'Mancano dieci minuti' = ten minutes to go.
Example
"Mi manchi tanto — non vedo l'ora di rivederti."
"I miss you so much — I can't wait to see you again."
Practice Italian grammar
Free exercises, mini-exams and placement test.