Meaning
hiking, trekking
- the activity of walking long distances outdoors for pleasure and exercise, especially in nature or mountains
In a sentence
Pratichiamo l'escursionismo ogni fine settimana in montagna.
We go hiking in the mountains every weekend.
Ti piace fare escursionismo nei parchi naturali?
Do you enjoy hiking in natural parks?
L'escursionismo invernale richiede un equipaggiamento adeguato e molta prudenza.
Winter hiking requires adequate gear and great caution.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| escursionismo | masculine · singular |
| escursionismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Uncountable in most contexts; refers to the general hobby or sport of hiking.
- Often combined with 'fare': 'fare escursionismo' means 'to go hiking'.