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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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