Meaning
somersault
- somersault, forward roll, acrobatic tumble
In a sentence
Il bambino ha fatto una capriola sul prato.
The child did a somersault on the lawn.
Non riesco a fare una capriola senza farmi male al collo.
I can't do a somersault without hurting my neck.
Sai fare una capriola all'indietro?
Can you do a backward somersault?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| capriola | feminine · singular |
| capriole | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Almost always collocated with the verb 'fare': 'fare una capriola'.
- Can be used figuratively to describe sudden shifts in opinion or policy.