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camminare

to walk

verb kahm-mee-NAH-reh Less Common

Usage Note

Camminare uses avere as its auxiliary in standard Italian — ho camminato (I walked) — unlike andare or correre which can take essere. The related noun is camminata (a walk/hike). Do not confuse with passeggiare (to stroll), which implies a more leisurely pace; camminare is neutral to pace. Camminatore means 'walker'.

Examples

"Cammino ogni mattina per un'ora."

Natural Translation

I walk every morning for an hour.

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