A1 — Beginnerverb
piovere
to rain
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
cadere la pioggiadiluviarerovesciare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
splenderefare bellofare sole
Usage note
'Piovere' is impersonal (3rd person singular only). 'Diluviare' = to pour/bucket down. 'Piovigginare' = to drizzle. Weather expressions use 'fare': 'fa bello/brutto tempo'.
Example
"Fuori piove, prenditi l'ombrello."
"It's raining outside, take your umbrella."
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