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piacere.

(followed by a or preceded by an indirect object) to be pleasing to (usually translated into English as like with exchange of the subject and object)

7 characters3 syllables approx.Italiano language

Meaning & usage

verb/pjaˈt͡ʃe.re/
  1. (followed by a or preceded by an indirect object) to be pleasing to (usually translated into English as like with exchange of the subject and object)

    intransitive
    Mi piace quest'auto
  2. to be fond of

    intransitive
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Latin placēre. Compare Romanian plăcea, French plaire, Occitan plaser.

noun/pjaˈt͡ʃe.re/
  1. pleasure, enjoyment

    masculine
  2. delight

    masculine
  3. favour/favor, kindness

    masculine
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Latin placēre. Compare Romanian plăcea, French plaire, Occitan plaser.

intj/pjaˈt͡ʃe.re/
  1. pleased to meet you

    Piacere, Alberto
Where this word comes from

Inherited from Latin placēre. Compare Romanian plăcea, French plaire, Occitan plaser.

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