B1 — Intermediateverb
svoltarsi
to take place, to unfold, to turn out
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
svolgersiaccadereavvenirerealizzarsi
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
non avvenireessere annullatosaltare
Usage note
Reflexive of 'svolgere'. More common as 'svolgersi'. Irregular past participle: 'svolto'. Uses 'essere' in compound tenses.
Example
"La cerimonia si è svolta senza problemi."
"The ceremony took place without any problems."
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