A1 — Beginnerverb
telefonare
to phone, to call
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
chiamarecontattaredare un colpo di telefonosquillare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
ignorarenon risponderemettere giù
Usage note
'Telefonare a qualcuno' = to call someone (always takes indirect object). 'Chiamare qualcuno' is more colloquial and equally common.
Example
"Ti telefono appena arrivo a casa."
"I'll call you as soon as I get home."
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