A1 — Beginnerverb
suonare
to play (an instrument), to ring, to sound
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
eseguireinterpretarestrimpellaresquillare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
tacerestare in silenziosmettere di suonare
Usage note
'Suonare uno strumento' = to play an instrument. 'Suonare il campanello' = to ring the doorbell.
Example
"Mio fratello suona la chitarra in una band."
"My brother plays guitar in a band."
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