corda per saltare
/ˈkɔr.da per salˈta.re/word by word
In Italian, jump rope is corda per saltare.
The term corda per saltare refers to the physical object used in the activity. If you want to describe the action of jumping rope itself, you should use the verb phrase saltare la corda. For a casual way to suggest the activity, you might hear the expression Facciamo un po' di corda? (Shall we do some jump rope?).
Meaning: activity involving repeatedly jumping over a rope (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase corda per saltare literally translates to "rope for jumping", consisting of corda (rope), per (for) and saltare (to jump).
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun corda per saltare is feminine. The verb saltare means "to jump".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkɔr.da per salˈta.re/
Did you know?
- The phrase essere alla corda literally means 'to be at the rope' but is used as an idiom meaning to be in a desperate or trapped situation.
- The verb saltare is used for both the physical act of jumping rope and the act of a fuse blowing in an electrical circuit.
- When Italian children play jump rope in groups, they often sing rhythmic rhymes called filastrocche to set the pace of the jumps.
Examples in context
- La corda per saltare è rossaThe jump rope is red
- Mi piace saltare la cordaI like to jump rope
- Ho comprato una corda per saltare nuova.I bought a new jump rope.
- La corda per saltare è nel cassetto.The jump rope is in the drawer.
- Usa la corda per saltare per allenarti.Use the jump rope to work out.
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are at a park.
- SofiaLorenzo, hai portato la corda per saltare?Lorenzo, did you bring the jump rope?
- LorenzoSì, l'ho messa nello zaino.Yes, I put it in the backpack.
- SofiaOttimo, iniziamo subito!Great, let's start right away!
- LorenzoVa bene, iniziamo pure.Alright, let's start.
