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ciclismo

cycling

noun chee-KLEE-zmoh Rare

Usage Note

Ciclismo refers specifically to the sport of cycling, not just casual bike riding (which is andare in bici). Italy has a proud cycling tradition — the Giro d'Italia is one of the world's premier ciclismo events. The compound ciclismo su pista means 'track cycling'.

Examples

"Il ciclismo è molto popolare in Italia."

Natural Translation

Cycling is very popular in Italy.

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