A1 — Beginnerverb
mandare
to send
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
inviarespediretrasmettererecapitarefar pervenire
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ricevereriteneretrattenerenon spedire
Usage note
'Mandare' and 'inviare' are interchangeable in most contexts. 'Spedire' specifically implies postal/courier dispatch. 'Mandare a chiamare' = to send for someone.
Example
"Ti mando un messaggio appena arrivo a casa."
"I'll send you a message as soon as I get home."
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