giocare
to play
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/dʒoˈka.re/
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Cultural Note
Italians are passionate about games, from calcio (soccer) to card games like briscola and scopa. 'Giocare a carte' (playing cards) is a social ritual, especially among older Italians in bars.
📝 Example Sentences
I bambini giocano nel parco dopo scuola.
The children play in the park after school.
Giochiamo a calcio ogni sabato.
We play soccer every Saturday.
Da piccola giocavo sempre con le bambole.
As a little girl I always played with dolls.