alpinismo
Mountain climbing in Italian is alpinismo.
Alpinismo refers to the sport or activity of climbing high mountains, which often requires specialized skills and technical equipment. To describe a person who practices this sport, you use the noun alpinista.
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between alpinismo and arrampicata. While alpinismo refers to high-altitude mountain climbing that often involves snow and ice, arrampicata is the specific term used for rock climbing.
How does it change in a sentence?
When you want to express the action of going mountain climbing, it is common to use the verb fare (to do/make) with the term, resulting in the phrase fare alpinismo.
Did you know?
- In Italy, the Alpini are an elite mountain infantry corps of the army. While alpinismo is a sport, the Alpini are a celebrated national institution with their own distinct music and uniforms.
- The term alpinismo is often associated with the Codice d'onore, an unwritten ethical code emphasizing solidarity and rescue. This culture makes the alpinista more of a moral identity than just a hobbyist.
- The phrase fare alpinismo can be used metaphorically in Italian to describe someone attempting a difficult, uphill struggle in their professional or personal life.
Examples in context
- A Tom piace l'alpinismo.Tom enjoys mountain climbing.This sentence shows how to express that someone enjoys alpinismo.Tatoeba #5443309 by Guybrush88, translation #3921832 by CK
- Lui è abituato a fare alpinismo.He's used to mountain climbing.This sentence uses the phrase fare alpinismo to show someone is used to the activity.Tatoeba #1863781 by hitori37, translation #1315781 by CK
- Lui ha familiarità con l'alpinismo.He's accustomed to mountain climbing.This sentence shows how to express familiarity with alpinismo.Tatoeba #1863752 by hitori37, translation #1315782 by CK
- Sono appassionato/a di alpinismo.I am passionate about mountain climbing.
- Mi piace l'arrampicata in montagna.I enjoy mountain climbing.
- Facciamo escursioni in montagna ogni estate.We go mountain climbing every summer.
Example conversation
Sofia and Francesco are discussing their hobbies.
- SofiaTi piace l'alpinismo, Francesco?Do you like mountain climbing, Francesco?
- FrancescoSì, ma è uno sport molto pericoloso.Yes, but it is a very dangerous sport.
- SofiaHai l'attrezzatura per l'alpinismo?Do you have the equipment for mountain climbing?
- FrancescoSì, ho tutto nello zaino.Yes, I have everything in the backpack.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
