A2 — Elementaryverb
ridere
to laugh
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
sorrideresghignazzareridacchiarescherzare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
piangeredisperarsirattristarsilamentarsi
Usage note
'Ridere' = to laugh. 'Sorridere' = to smile. 'Ridacchiare' = to giggle. 'Sghignazzare' = to snicker/cackle (often mocking). 'Ridere di' = to laugh at someone/something.
Example
"Quella commedia ci ha fatto ridere tutta la sera."
"That comedy made us laugh all evening."
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