A1 — Beginnerverb
parlare
to speak, to talk
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
discutereconversarechiacchierarecomunicare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
tacerestare zittoammutolireascoltare
Usage note
'Parlare' is the most general. 'Discutere' = discussion/debate. 'Chiacchierare' = casual chat. 'Parlare con' = talk to; 'parlare di' = talk about.
Example
"Dobbiamo parlare di questo problema seriamente."
"We need to talk about this problem seriously."
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