paracadutismo
The English phrase skydive is translated into Italian as paracadutismo.
The term paracadutismo refers to the sport or the general activity of skydiving.
Meaning: be in freefall (verb)
What does it mean word for word?
The noun paracadutismo is derived from the word paracadute (parachute) and literally means parachuting.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word paracadutismo functions as a noun referring to the sport of skydiving.
Did you know?
- The word paracadute comes from para meaning 'stop' and cadute meaning 'falls', effectively describing the object as a 'fall-stopper'.
- While paracadutismo is the sport, Italians use the verb lanciarsi meaning 'to throw oneself' to describe the actual act of jumping from the plane.
- The suffix -ismo in paracadutismo transforms the activity into a formal discipline, mirroring its use in English words like 'capitalism' or 'criticism'.
Examples in context
- Il nostro team ha effettuato un lancio col paracadute per scopi di ricerca scientifica.Our team conducted a parachute jump for scientific research purposes.
- L'adrenalina che si prova durante il lancio col paracadute è indescrivibile!The adrenaline you feel during a parachute jump is indescribable!
- Voglio fare paracadutismo.I want to skydive.
- Vuoi provare il paracadutismo oggi?Do you want to try skydiving today?
- Ho sempre sognato di fare paracadutismo.I have always dreamed of skydiving.
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are talking about their vacation plans.
- GiuliaAlessandro, andiamo a fare paracadutismo insieme?Alessandro, shall we go skydiving together?
- AlessandroHo troppa paura per il paracadutismo!I am too scared of skydiving!
- GiuliaDai, sarebbe un'esperienza incredibile.Come on, it would be an incredible experience.
- AlessandroPreferisco restare a terra, grazie.I prefer to stay on the ground, thanks.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry paracadutismo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries paracadutismo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
