A2 — Elementaryverb
piangere
to cry, to weep
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
singhiozzarelacrimarelamentarsiversare lacrime
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
rideresorridererallegrarsigioire
Usage note
'Piangere' is the general verb. 'Singhiozzare' = to sob. 'Lacrimare' = to have teary eyes (e.g. from onions). Irregular past participle: pianto. Auxiliary: avere.
Example
"Il bambino piange perché ha fame."
"The child is crying because he is hungry."
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