B1 — Intermediateverb
meravigliarsi
to be amazed, to be surprised, to wonder
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
stupirsisorprendersirestare senza paroleammirare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
aspettarsinon sorprendersiannoiarsitrovare ovvio
Usage note
Always reflexive: 'meravigliarsi di'. 'Stupirsi' is a close synonym. 'Sorprendersi' = to be surprised. 'Essere meravigliato' = adjectival construction.
Example
"Mi sono meravigliate della bellezza del paesaggio toscano."
"I was amazed by the beauty of the Tuscan landscape."
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