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How do you say "swim" in Italian?
nuotare
In Italian, "swim" is nuotare.
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Pronunciation
Aim for nuo-ta-re when you say nuotare, stressing ta over the rest. Each vowel stays crisp and single-note, unlike the gliding vowels of English.
Grammar notes
nuotare is a verb used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Le piace nuotare in mare.
She likes to swim in the sea.
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How to remember nuotare
Tie nuotare to the moment described in "She likes to swim in the sea." rather than trying to memorize it in isolation.
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Questions about nuotare
How do you pronounce nuotare?
Aim for nuo-ta-re when you say nuotare, stressing ta over the rest. Each vowel stays crisp and single-note, unlike the gliding vowels of English.
Is nuotare formal or casual?
nuotare is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is nuotare used in Italian?
nuotare is used the same way as the equivalent English verb. For example: Le piace nuotare in mare. (She likes to swim in the sea.).
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