Italian · Common Verbs
guardare
to look / to watch
Beginnerverb
Definition
To direct one's gaze; to watch something attentively.
Example
Guardiamo un film stasera?
Shall we watch a film tonight?
Etymology
'Guardare' comes from the Latin 'guardare', meaning 'to watch' or 'to look at'. Its meaning has remained consistent, focusing on the action of observing.
How & Where It’s Used
'Guardare' is common in both spoken and written Italian, suitable for informal situations, often used when discussing appearances or visual media.