camminare
/kam.miˈna.re/
To walk in Italian is to camminare. Wiktionary also lists andare a piedi.
Meaning: to move on the feet (verb)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA |
|---|---|
| camminare | /kam.miˈna.re/ |
| andare a piedi |
The verb camminare describes the physical act of moving on one's feet. You can also use the phrase andare a piedi.
Which one should you use?
The noun camminata refers to a walk or a hike, often implying something more purposeful or strenuous. In contrast, the noun passeggiata refers to a stroll or a leisurely walk taken for pleasure.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun camminata is the feminine singular form derived from the verb camminare.
How do you pronounce it?
The word camminare is pronounced /kam.miˈna.re/. It has four syllables, and the stress is on the third syllable.
Did you know?
- While camminare is the act of walking, Italians have a specific cultural ritual called la passeggiata, a slow evening stroll through the city center to socialize and be seen.
- While camminare is general, Italians use fare due passi (literally 'to take two steps') to describe a short, casual walk.
- The verb camminare can be used figuratively to describe how a machine or a process is functioning, similar to the English 'running'.
Examples in context
- A me piace camminare.I like to walk.This sentence shows how to express a personal preference using camminare.Tatoeba #2792723 by Guybrush88, translation #406034 by Dorenda
- Tom non può camminare.Tom can't walk.This sentence demonstrates a lack of ability to perform the action with camminare.Tatoeba #1999735 by Guybrush88, translation #1868425 by CK
- Io riesco a camminare.I can walk.This sentence shows the ability to perform the action with camminare.Tatoeba #2551079 by Guybrush88, translation #2245648 by CK
- Mi piace camminareI enjoy walking
- Andiamo a passeggiare nel parcoLet's go for a walk in the park
- Preferisco andare a piediI prefer to walk
- Dove possiamo andare a piedi da qui?Where can we walk to from here?
- Esco per fare due passiI'm going out for a walk
- Chi vuole fare due passi con me?Who wants to go for a walk with me?
- 295 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are deciding how to get to a nearby cafe.
- MartinaMatteo, vogliamo camminare fino al bar?Matteo, do we want to walk to the bar?
- MatteoSì, preferisco camminare invece di prendere l'auto.Yes, I prefer to walk instead of taking the car.
- MartinaOttima idea, fa bene camminare un po'.Great idea, it's good to walk a bit.
- MatteoAndiamo subito allora.Let's go right now then.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “walk” translations and entries camminare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
