levitare
The English phrase levitate is translated into Latin as levitare.
The verb levitare means to be suspended in the air.
Meaning: to be suspend in the air (verb)
Did you know?
- If you described a person as levis in a Roman social setting, you might actually be insulting them by calling them 'shallow' or 'frivolous' rather than complimenting their physical lightness.
- The Latin language expresses the idea of 'alleviating' pain using a form of the same root found in levitare, literally meaning to make the burden lighter.
- The Latin concept of 'lightness' is often contrasted with gravis, the root of 'gravity', which also means 'serious' or 'solemn'.
Examples in context
- Magus videtur levitare super terram.The magician seems to levitate above the ground.
Example conversation
Lucia and Quintus are watching a magic show.
- LuciaVide! Quid videtur levitare!Look! What seems to levitate!
- QuintusEst modo illusio, Lucia.It is only an illusion, Lucia.
- LuciaSed vult levitare super terram.But he wants to levitate above the ground.
- QuintusNemo potest vere levitare.No one can truly levitate.
