B2 — Upper Intermediateverb
zoppicare
to limp, to be shaky/weak
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
camminare con difficoltàclaudicareessere instabile
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
camminare drittostare in equilibrioessere solido
Usage note
Figurative: 'il suo italiano zoppica ancora' = his Italian is still shaky. Regular -are verb.
Example
"Zoppica ancora dopo la caduta di ieri."
"He is still limping after yesterday's fall."
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