Animale - Verbi relativi agli animali
Qui imparerai alcuni verbi inglesi relativi agli animali, come "camminare ondeggiando", "galoppare" e "beccare".
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(of sheep, cows, etc.) to feed on the grass in a field

pascolare
to pursue and capture or kill other animals as a means of securing food or defending territory

cacciare, braccare
(of an aircraft or a bird) to descend steeply in the air

tuffarsi
(of animals or birds) to lose hair, feathers, etc. temporarily before they grow back

spostare
(of some animals or plants) to spend the winter sleeping deeply

ibernare
(of fish, birds, or other animals) to move to different geographic areas according to seasons in order to breed, find food, or escape harsh environmental conditions

migrare
to move through water by moving parts of the body, typically arms and legs

nuotare
(of a bird) to land and rest on something, such as a branch, bar, etc.

appollaiare
to change wild animals or plants for human use or cultivation

addomesticare
(of an animal or baby) to take or eat food

nutrire, alimentare
(of birds) to make high-pitched and pleasing sounds

cantare, cinguettare
to blend in with the surroundings to avoid being seen or detected

mimetizzare
to rub gently or caress an animal's fur or hair

accarezzare
(of a bird) to move the beak in a sudden movement and bite something

beccare
to move stealthily or quietly towards prey or a target, typically in a deliberate and calculated manner

braccare, pedinare
(of an animal or insect) to pierce the skin of another animal or a human, typically injecting poison, either in self-defense or while preying

pungere
to cut into flesh, food, etc. using the teeth

mordere
to go higher while flying

innalzarsi
to move smoothly and quietly, like a snake

strisciare
to follow a person or thing and see where they go, often for the purpose of catching them

inseguire, perseguire
(of a bird or an animal) to move forward by jumping on all feet

saltare
to react or respond with anger, irritation, or indignation, often by stiffening or erecting hairs or bristles on the body

rizzare, irritarsi
(of a horse) to leap or jump with its back arched, typically in an attempt to throw off a rider or in a show of resistance

scartare, impennarsi
to twist or pull fibers together to form a continuous thread or yarn

filare, torcere
to gather or travel to a place in large, dense groups

sciamare, affluire
to deposit pollen on a plant or flower so that it can produce new seeds or fruit

impollinare
(of a bird) to produce a melodious, trilling, or warbling song with a series of varying notes and pitches

cinguettare, gorgheggiare
to groom oneself or another individual by straightening and cleaning the feathers or fur using the beak or tongue

lisciarsi, pulirsi
to build a nest or live in it

nidificare
to shed or cast off of old skin, scales, feathers, or horns, typically as part of a natural growth

muta, liberarsi di
to track something using one's sense of smell, typically performed by animals to locate food, identify potential threats, or find mates

fiutare, seguire l'odore
to search for and consume decaying or dead organic matter as a source of food, often done by animals

nutrirsi di carogne, cercare cibo tra i rifiuti
to hunt, capture, and eat other animals as a means of survival

predare, cacciare
to stand or rise onto the back legs, usually referring to animals

impennarsi, alzarsi sulle zampe posteriori
to use the front feet in a repetitive and scratching motion, often done by animals to express eagerness, curiosity, or frustration

graffiare, grattare
to regularly eat a specific type of food to stay alive and grow

nutrirsi di, alimentarsi di
to cause a marine animal to come onto shore or land, either intentionally or unintentionally

spiaggiare, arenare
to move about in a lively and playful way, usually by jumping or running, as seen in the behavior of young or excited animals

saltellare, scodinzolare
to play or engage in lively, joyful, and often energetic or spontaneous activities

saltellare, scherzare
to shake, fluff up, or disarrange the feathers of a bird, either as a sign of agitation, aggression, or fear, or as a part of their natural grooming behavior

arruffare, drizzare
to expel a fine mist or stream of liquid or other substance from the body, often as a defense mechanism or as a way to mark territory or communicate with other animals

spruzzare, nebulizzare
to startle or suddenly move away from something or someone, often due to fear, timidity, or a desire to avoid contact or attention

scartare, impennare
to scratch or scrape at something with the hands or claws, as if trying to dig or climb

graffiare, raschiare
to dig or search for something by using the snout, as done by certain animals like pigs

grufolare, rootare
to dig a hole or tunnel into the ground or other surface to create a space for shelter or habitation

scavare, tana
to chew and regurgitate food, typically performed by ruminant animals such as cows and sheeps

ruminare, masticare e rigurgitare
(of a horse or other animals) to move at a speed faster than a walk and slower than a canter

trottare
to feed on leaves, twigs, or other plant materials by nibbling or grazing, commonly done by animals such as deer or goats

brucare, pascolare
to bound or run with long, easy strides, often seen in animals such as horses, wolves, or gazelles

galoppare, saltellare
to walk in a proud or self-assured manner, with the body held upright and the chest puffed out

pavoneggiarsi, camminare con aria di superiorità
to jump very high or over a long distance

saltare
to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

svolazzare, volteggiare
to move smoothly and effortlessly through the air or on a surface with little or no propulsion

planare, scivolare
to move or flap rapidly and lightly, typically referring to the motion of wings, leaves, or other flexible objects

svolazzare, battere le ali
to run or move quickly and playfully with small, light steps

scattare, muoversi rapidamente e giocosamente
to move stealthily and with intent, especially by a predatory animal

aggirarsi furtivamente, muoversi di nascosto
to leap or spring forward with energy and enthusiasm, often with all feet leaving the ground simultaneously

balzare, saltare
to walk at a slow and leisurely pace, usually without any particular purpose or urgency

passeggiare, gironzolare
to quickly and unexpectedly attack a group or place to surround and capture them

piombare, assalire
to walk with short, clumsy steps and a swaying motion from side to side, typically as a result of being overweight or having short legs

camminare dondolando, ondeggiare
to attack violently and suddenly in a battle

attaccare
to move or travel through the air

volare
to move slowly with the body near the ground or on the hands and knees

strisciare
to move in a slow, heavy, and awkward manner, often due to the size or weight of the body or object being carried

muoversi pesantemente, procedere con difficoltà
to move or make something move from one side to another while suspended

dondolare
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