Meaning
skydiving, parachuting
- the sport or activity of jumping from an aircraft with a parachute
In a sentence
Ha deciso di provare il paracadutismo durante le vacanze estive.
He decided to try skydiving during the summer holidays.
Il paracadutismo richiede molta concentrazione e attrezzature adeguate.
Parachuting requires great concentration and proper equipment.
Non faresti mai paracadutismo senza un istruttore esperto?
Would you never go skydiving without an experienced instructor?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| paracadutismo | masculine · singular |
| paracadutismi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly paired with the verb 'fare' (fare paracadutismo = to go skydiving).
- Usually used in the singular as an uncountable sport noun.