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.

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