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saltellare

to hop

verb sahl-tel-LAH-reh Rare

Also means

to skip

Usage Note

Saltellare is the frequentative of saltare (to jump) and describes light, repeated hopping — birds hopping, children skipping, or someone bouncing with excitement. It uses avere or essere depending on context (motion away: essere; in place: avere). The related noun is saltello.

Examples

"Il bambino saltellava per la gioia."

Natural Translation

The child was hopping with joy.

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