Meaning
hibernation, torpor
- The state of dormancy or winter sleep in certain animals.
- A prolonged state of deep sluggishness, inactivity, or mental apathy.
In a sentence
Gli orsi vanno in letargo durante i mesi più freddi.
Bears go into hibernation during the coldest months.
In primavera la natura si risveglia dal lungo letargo invernale.
In spring, nature awakens from its long winter dormancy.
Dopo settimane di letargo, finalmente il mercato immobiliare si muove.
After weeks of sluggishness, the real estate market is finally moving.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| letargo | masculine · singular |
| letarghi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Nearly always used with the verb 'andare' ('andare in letargo' = to hibernate / go into hibernation).