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A2 — Elementaryverb

scendere

to go down, to descend, to get off (transport)

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

discenderecalaresmontareatterrare

Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)

salireascenderemontaredecollare

Usage note

Uses 'essere' in compound tenses: 'sono sceso/a'. Also used figuratively: 'scendere a compromessi' = to compromise.

Example

"Scendo dall'autobus alla prossima fermata."

"I get off the bus at the next stop."

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