Translation of Italian word "strisciare" to English
strisciare
/striʃˈʃa.re/
How to use
Can be used to describe a slow and deliberate movement.
🇬🇧 English
to crawl, to creep
Example
Il serpente striscia veloci tra le rocce della collina.
The snake crawls quickly among the hill rocks.
I soldati strisciano nel fango per non farsi vedere.
Soldiers crawl in the mud to stay unseen.
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What does the Italian word "strisciare" mean?▼
The Italian word "strisciare" means "to crawl, to creep" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Avanzare a contatto con il suolo." (which translates as "The snake crawls quickly among the hill rocks.").
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