A1 — Beginnerverb
restare
to stay, to remain
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
rimanerefermarsitrattenersisoggiornare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
partireandarseneallontanarsilasciare
Usage note
'Restare' and 'rimanere' are largely interchangeable. 'Rimanere' is slightly more formal. 'Fermarsi' = to stop and stay. 'Trattenersi' = to hold back / stay longer than planned.
Example
"Posso restare ancora un po'?"
"Can I stay a little longer?"
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