con
with
Si usa per indicare compagnia o unione tra persone o cose.
The Italian word "con" is a preposition that means "with" in English.
Explanation:
- Meaning: It is used to indicate accompaniment, association, manner, or possession.
- Usage: It is typically followed by a noun or pronoun to express "together with" or "using."
Examples:
- Vado al cinema con gli amici. (I go to the cinema with friends.)
- Una torta con la frutta. (A cake with fruit.)
Parts:
- It is a simple, inseparable preposition.
- Originates from Latin cum.
Synonyms:
- insieme a (together with) — a bit more emphatic or formal.
- accanto a (next to) — but this leans more to physical proximity.
Antonyms:
- No direct antonyms for prepositions, but in some contexts, "without" could be considered opposite:
- senza (without)
Additional meanings:
- In informal or slang Italian (especially in some contexts), "con" is sometimes used as a short, rude form meaning "idiot" or similar, but this is regional and considered vulgar.
In standard and most common usage, "con" simply means the preposition "with."
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Examples
Vado a scuola con mia sorella.preposition
I go to school with my sister.
Mangi la pasta con il formaggio?preposition
Do you eat pasta with cheese?
Il gatto dorme con il cane vicino. preposition
The cat sleeps with the dog nearby.
Scrivo con una matita blu oggi.preposition
I am writing with a blue pencil today.
Il bambino gioca con la palla fuori.preposition
The child plays with the ball outside.
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