A2 — Elementaryverb
tiffare
to support (a sports team), to root for
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
fare il tifo persosteneresupportareincoraggiare
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
non tifareessere neutroavversare
Usage note
Also expressed as 'fare il tifo per'. 'Tifoso' = (sports) fan. Very common in Italian football culture.
Example
"Tifo per la Juventus da quando ero bambino."
"I've been supporting Juventus since I was a child."
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