Animale - Verbi relativi agli animali
Qui imparerai alcuni verbi inglesi relativi agli animali, come "waddle", "gallop" e "peck".
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to pursue and capture or kill other animals as a means of securing food or defending territory

cacciare, perseguire

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

spostare
(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 make or become undetectable by resembling the color or shape of a surrounding

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

sorvegliare, seguire silenziosamente

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

inseguire, cacciare

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

irrigidirsi, indispettirsi

(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

saltare, rimanere

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, cantare

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

pettinare, curare

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

mollare, mutare

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

fiutare, seguire

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

setacciare, cercare cibo

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

inorridire, alzarsi su due zampe

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, alimetarsi di

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

Spiaggiare, Portare a riva

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, giocare

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

giocare, scorrazzare

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

ruffianare, sgualcire

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, vaporizzare

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

schivare, ritirarsi

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

grattare, raschiare

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

scavare, grufolare

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

scavare, tunnelare

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

ruminare, re-ruminare

(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, graziare

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

correre, saltare

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

sventolare, camminare con arroganza

to move quickly and lightly from somewhere or something to another

zampettare, sfrecciare

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

scivolare, planare

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

battere, sventolare

to leap or spring forward with energy and enthusiasm, often with all feet leaving the ground simultaneously

saltare, scattare

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

vagabondare, passeggiare lentamente

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

sferrare un attacco, colpire

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 a passo dondolante, camminare a scivolare

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, camminare con difficoltà

