passeggiata
/pas.sedˈd͡ʒa.ta/
The English phrase 'leisurely stroll' is translated into Italian as passeggiata.
Passeggiata is a straightforward way to say 'leisurely walk' in Italian. To express the action of actually going for a stroll, it is most common to use the phrase fare una passeggiata.
Which one should you use?
While passeggiata is the standard term, you may use passeggiatina to use a diminutive form that emphasizes the walk is short and leisurely. Additionally, giro can be used to refer to a stroll or walk in a more informal way.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of passeggiata is passeggiate, meaning 'strolls' or 'walks'.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 3rd syllable: /pas.sedˈdʒa.ta/.
When do people say it?
In many Italian towns, the passeggiata is a specific social ritual. Typically occurring in the late afternoon or evening before dinner, people walk through the main streets to see and be seen.
Did you know?
- The ritual of the passeggiata is so central to community life that it historically served as an informal 'marriage market' for young people to meet.
- In some Italian towns, the passeggiata traditionally follows a specific route called the corso, which is the main street designed for this social display.
- While passeggiata means 'stroll', using the verb passeggiare can sometimes imply a slow, aimless wandering that lacks any specific destination.
Examples in context
- Vorrei fare una passeggiata nel parco.I would like to take a walk in the park.
- Facciamo una passeggiata in centro?Shall we take a stroll downtown?
- La passeggiata sul lungomare è bellissima.The stroll along the seafront is beautiful.
- Dopo cena, facciamo sempre una passeggiata.After dinner, we always take a walk.
Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are deciding what to do on a pleasant evening.
- ChiaraAlessandro, facciamo una passeggiata al parco?Alessandro, shall we take a stroll in the park?
- AlessandroSì, è un'ottima idea.Yes, that is a great idea.
- ChiaraLa passeggiata mi rilassa molto.The walk relaxes me a lot.
- AlessandroAnche a me piace molto.I like it a lot too.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry passeggiata, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
