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How do you say "jump" in Italian?
saltare
In Italian, "jump" is saltare.
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Pronunciation
Break saltare down as sa-lta-re and let lta land with the most weight. Make sure the vowels stay pure and don't drift into an English diphthong.
Grammar notes
saltare is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
I bambini saltano oltre la pozzanghera.
The children jump over the puddle.
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How to remember saltare
Say saltare while picturing "The children jump over the puddle." happening in front of you; the pairing sticks faster than the word alone.
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Questions about saltare
How do you pronounce saltare?
Break saltare down as sa-lta-re and let lta land with the most weight. Make sure the vowels stay pure and don't drift into an English diphthong.
Is saltare formal or casual?
saltare is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is saltare used in Italian?
saltare is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: I bambini saltano oltre la pozzanghera. (The children jump over the puddle.).
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