passeggiata

walk

noun pas-sed-JAH-tah Rare

Also means

stroll

Usage Note

Passeggiata is one of the most culturally loaded words in Italian, referring both to a casual stroll and to the famous late-afternoon ritual — la passeggiata — when Italians promenade through town centres, especially in smaller cities. Fare una passeggiata means 'to go for a walk.' The verb form is passeggiare.

Examples

"Facciamo una passeggiata lungo il mare?"

Natural Translation

Shall we take a walk along the sea?

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