A1 — Beginnerverb
ritornare
to return, to come back
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
tornarerientrarefare ritornoriapparire
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
partireallontanarsiandarsenefuggire
Usage note
'Ritornare' and 'tornare' are synonymous. 'Rientrare' = to come back in (e.g., into the house). Uses essere in compound tenses: 'sono tornato'. 'Fare ritorno' is more formal/literary.
Example
"Ritorno a casa alle sei di sera."
"I return home at six in the evening."
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