B2 — Upper Intermediateverb
tramontare
to set (of the sun), to decline, to fade
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
calaredeclinaresparire all'orizzontefinire
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
sorgerenascerealzarsiapparire
Usage note
Literal: the sun sets. Figurative: 'un'epoca è tramontata' = an era has ended. Uses 'essere' in compound tenses.
Example
"Il sole tramonta tardi d'estate."
"The sun sets late in summer."
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