A2 — Elementaryverb
tagliare
to cut
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
recideretranciareaffettarepotare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
cucireattaccareincollareunire
Usage note
'Tagliare' is the general word for cutting. 'Affettare' = to slice. 'Tagliarsi i capelli' = to get a haircut.
Example
"Puoi tagliare il pane, per favore?"
"Can you cut the bread, please?"
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