Translation of Italian word "galleggiare" to English
galleggiare
/gal.ledˈdʒa.re/
How to use
The Italian verb 'galleggiare' means 'to float' (To float (on liquid)). It belongs to the first conjugation (-are). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, floating on water or air.
🇬🇧 English
to float
Example
Il legno leggero riesce a galleggiare facilmente sul lago.
Light wood manages to float easily on lake.
Insegno a mio figlio a galleggiare sul dorso in piscina.
I teach my son to float on back in pool.
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- Il legno leggero riesce a galleggiare facilmente sul lago.— Light wood manages to float easily on lake.
- Insegno a mio figlio a galleggiare sul dorso in piscina.— I teach my son to float on back in pool.
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What does the Italian word "galleggiare" mean?▼
The Italian word "galleggiare" means "to float" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Il legno leggero riesce a galleggiare facilmente sul lago." (which translates as "Light wood manages to float easily on lake.").
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