saltare
/salˈta.re/
The English word 'jump' is translated into Italian as saltare.
Saltare is the general term used for both jumping and leaping. Beyond its physical meaning of propelling oneself upward to become airborne, it can also mean to skip or to miss something, such as a meal or a step.
Meaning: propel oneself rapidly upward such that momentum causes the body to become airborne (verb)
Which one should you use?
While saltare is the verb for the action, salto is the related noun used to describe a jump or an instance of leaping, as well as an instance of causing oneself to fall from an elevated location. For a specific phrase meaning to take a leap or to make a jump, you can use Far un balzo.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
Saltare is an infinitive verb ending in -are. The noun form of the word is salto.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /salˈta.re/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- If an Italian says a plan has saltato, they mean the plan has fallen through or been cancelled, rather than physically jumping.
- The verb saltare comes from the Latin verb saltāre, which means to jump or dance.
- The word saltare is used in the expression saltare in aria, which means to explode or blow up in the air.
Examples in context
- Io riesco a saltare.I can jump.This sentence shows how to express the ability to use saltare.Tatoeba #2477537 by Guybrush88, translation #261421 by CK
- Non riesco a saltare.I can't jump.This sentence shows how to express the inability to use saltare.Tatoeba #13354729 by Guybrush88, translation #13336258 by rul
- Io vidi l'uomo saltare.I saw the man jump.This sentence shows the use of saltare when describing seeing someone else perform the action.Tatoeba #2513449 by Guybrush88, translation #254543 by CK
- Dopo l'annuncio del vincitore, tutti hanno saltato di gioiaAfter the announcement of the winner, everyone jumped for joy
- Il gatto ha fatto un balzo per afferrare il topoThe cat made a jump to catch the mouse
- Nei suoi spettacoli, il mago fa balzi incredibiliIn his shows, the magician performs incredible jumps
- Quando la squadra ha segnato, tutti sono saltati sopra di meWhen the team scored, everyone jumped on me
- Vado a fare un salto al negozioI'm going to make a quick stop at the store
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Example conversation
Martina and Lorenzo are at a trampoline park.
- MartinaGuarda quanto posso saltare in alto!Look how high I can jump!
- LorenzoSei bravissima, Martina!You are very good, Martina!
- MartinaOra tocca a te saltare, Lorenzo.Now it is your turn to jump, Lorenzo.
- LorenzoOk, guarda come faccio!Ok, watch me!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “jump” translations and entries saltare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries saltare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
