A1 — Beginnerverb
mangiare
to eat
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
consumarenutrirsiassaporarecenarepranzare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
digiunaresaltare il pastoastenersirifiutare il cibo
Usage note
'Mangiare' is the general verb. 'Pranzare' = to eat lunch. 'Cenare' = to eat dinner. 'Fare colazione' = to eat breakfast. 'Nutrirsi' is more formal/scientific.
Example
"In Italia si mangia molto bene, soprattutto la pasta e la pizza."
"In Italy you eat very well, especially pasta and pizza."
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