Sports action verbs in Italian

These are common action verbs used in sports in Italian.

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Glossary · Italian

  • 01
    Correre[kor-re-re]
    Run
  • 02
    Nuotare[nwo-ta-re]
    Swim
  • 03
    Tirare[ti-ra-re]
    Shoot
  • 04
    Passare[pas-sa-re]
    Pass
  • 05
    Colpire[kol-pee-re]
    Hit
  • 06
    Sollevare[sol-le-va-re]
    Lift
  • 07
    Saltare[sal-ta-re]
    Jump
  • 08
    Scivolare[schee-vo-la-re]
    Slide
  • 09
    Calciare[kal-cha-re]
    Kick
Sports action verbs in Italian — vocabulary chart for English speakers

Example sentences

  1. Io corro ogni mattina nel parco.

    I run every morning in the park.

  2. Lei nuota molto bene in piscina.

    She swims very well in the pool.

  3. Il giocatore tira la palla verso la porta.

    The player shoots the ball towards the goal.

  4. Passa la palla al tuo compagno di squadra.

    Pass the ball to your teammate.

  5. Lui salta molto alto durante la partita.

    He jumps very high during the game.

  6. Il calciatore calcia il pallone con forza.

    The soccer player kicks the ball strongly.