nuotare
to swim
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/nwoˈta.re/
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Cultural Note
Italy's coastline and islands offer some of the Mediterranean's best swimming spots. The 'Bandiera Blu' (Blue Flag) designation marks the cleanest beaches. Popular swimming destinations include the Emerald Coast (Costa Smeralda) of Sardinia, the coves of the Cinque Terre, and the Grotta Azzurra (Blue Grotto) of Capri.
📝 Example Sentences
Nuotiamo nel mare cristallino della Sardegna.
Let's swim in the crystal-clear sea of Sardinia.
Sai nuotare?
Can you swim?
I bambini nuotano nella piscina dell'hotel.
The children are swimming in the hotel pool.