This is the 410th most frequent Italian word.
piace
"Piace" means "is pleasing" or "is liked."
The use of 'piace' here expresses personal liking towards an object.
Mi piace il gelato.
I like ice cream.
The use of 'piace' here reflects Maria's preference for an activity.
A Maria piace leggere libri.
Maria likes reading books.
The use of 'piace' demonstrates the group's enjoyment of a type of music.