Also means
ring
Usage Note
Suonare is the verb for playing a musical instrument, distinct from giocare (to play a game) and recitare (to act). It also means to ring, as in suona il telefono ('the phone is ringing') or suonare il campanello ('to ring the doorbell').
Examples
"Sa suonare la chitarra."
Natural Translation
She can play the guitar.
Literal Translation
She-knows to-play the guitar.
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