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snorkeling

noun · masculineB2
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Meaning

snorkelling

  • the recreational activity of swimming while breathing through a snorkel

In a sentence

Durante le vacanze al mare facciamo spesso snorkeling tra gli scogli.

During seaside holidays we often go snorkelling among the rocks.

Hai mai provato a fare snorkeling in acque tropicali?

Have you ever tried snorkelling in tropical waters?

Non porto la maschera perché oggi non voglio fare snorkeling.

I am not taking my mask because I don't want to go snorkelling today.

Word forms (3)
WordWord forms
snorkelingmasculine · singular
snorkelingmasculine · plural
snorkelingmasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Unadapted English loanword; masculine and invariable.
  • Typically used with the verb 'fare' ('fare snorkeling').
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