Guardare
Example: Mi piace guardare i film italiani nel tempo libero.
Definition
"Guardare" means to look at or watch something attentively. It is used when someone directs their eyes towards an object, person, or event, often involving observation or viewing, such as in the phrase 'I like to watch Italian movies in my free time.'
Etymology
The word "guardare" comes from the Old Italian 'guardare,' which is derived from the Lombardic word 'wardon,' meaning to watch or protect. Interestingly, it shares roots with the English word 'guard,' reflecting the idea of watching carefully or protecting by observation.
Learn to use this word actively
"Guardare" appears in the Vocaplus list "", containing 114 commonly used words.
Would you like to not only understand these words, but also remember them and use them actively? Create a free account and select Italian as the language you want to learn.
Create a free account
