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How do you say "slip" in Italian?
scivolare
In Italian, "slip" is scivolare.
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Pronunciation
Scivolare is shee-voh-LAH-reh, stress on the third syllable, with 'sci' making a soft SH sound at the start.
Grammar notes
scivolare is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Fai attenzione a non scivolare sul pavimento bagnato.
Be careful not to slip on the wet floor.
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How to remember scivolare
Scivolare sounds slippery itself, gliding smoothly off the tongue just like a foot sliding on ice.
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Questions about scivolare
How do you pronounce scivolare?
Scivolare is shee-voh-LAH-reh, stress on the third syllable, with 'sci' making a soft SH sound at the start.
Is scivolare formal or casual?
scivolare is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is scivolare used in Italian?
scivolare is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Fai attenzione a non scivolare sul pavimento bagnato. (Be careful not to slip on the wet floor.).
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