galoppo
/ɡaˈlɔp.po/masculine
The English word gallop is galoppo in Italian.
galoppo is a noun referring to the fastest gait of a horse. To describe a horse moving at this pace, use the prepositional phrase al galoppo. Additionally, the colloquial expression Andar di gran carriera can be used to mean 'go at a great pace'.
Meaning: fastest gait of a horse (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
galoppo is a masculine singular noun. Its plural form is galoppi.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables and the stress is on the second syllable: /ɡaˈlɔp.po/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the phrase al galoppo is used metaphorically to describe a life or a project moving too fast to be controlled.
- In Italian music terminology, a galoppo can refer to a specific rhythmic pattern that mimics the sound of a galloping horse.
- The Italian word galoppo is a relative of the English word 'gallop' because both were borrowed from the Old French word galoper.
Examples in context
- Il cavallo ha mantenuto un galoppo costante.The horse maintained a steady gallop.
- Il galoppo del cavallo era molto veloce.The horse's gallop was very fast.
- Non riesco a controllare il galoppo del cavallo.I cannot control the horse's gallop.
Example conversation
Two friends are talking during a riding lesson.
- ChiaraLorenzo, vuoi provare il galoppo?Lorenzo, do you want to try the gallop?
- LorenzoSì, ma ho un po' di paura.Yes, but I am a little scared.
- ChiaraNon preoccuparti, è molto emozionante.Don't worry, it is very exciting.
- LorenzoVa bene, proviamo il galoppo insieme.All right, let's try the gallop together.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “gallop” translations and entries galoppo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries galoppo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
