parasailing
Parasailing in Italian is parasailing.
Meaning: recreational activity (noun)
Did you know?
- While parasailing is used for the sport, the Italian word for a parachute, paracadute, literally translates to 'stops the fall'.
- While parasailing is the common term, you may encounter the phrase vela con paracadute, which literally means 'sailing with a parachute'.
- In Italy, the phrase sport acquatici covers 'parasailing' and other water activities, but the most prestigious competitions often fall under sport nautici, which specifically refers to vessel-based sports.
Examples in context
- Il parasailing è molto divertente.Parasailing is a lot of fun.
- Hanno organizzato un tour di parasailing.They organized a parasailing tour.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are planning their summer holiday at the beach.
- LorenzoTi piacerebbe fare il parasailing?Would you like to go parasailing?
- ChiaraSì, adoro il parasailing!Yes, I love parasailing!
- LorenzoPossiamo farlo domani mattina.We can do it tomorrow morning.
- ChiaraPerfetto, non vedo l'ora.Perfect, I can't wait.
