A1 — Beginnerverb
nuotare
to swim
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
galleggiareguizzarefare il bagno
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
affogareandare a fondoannegare
Usage note
'Nuotare' is the standard verb for swimming. 'Fare il bagno' = to go for a swim / to bathe. 'Galleggiare' = to float, not exactly swim. Used with 'in piscina', 'nel mare', 'nel lago'.
Example
"I bambini nuotano ogni giorno in piscina."
"The children swim in the pool every day."
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