Which Italian words are used for popular leisure activities

Popular Italian words used for common leisure activities include:

• Giocare a calcio (playing soccer)
• Fare una passeggiata (taking a walk)
• Andare in bicicletta (riding a bike)
• Nuotare (swimming)
• Leggere (reading)
• Ascoltare musica (listening to music)
• Guardare la televisione (watching television)
• Fare jogging (jogging)
• Uscire con gli amici (going out with friends)
• Andare al cinema (going to the cinema)
• Fare campeggio (camping)
• Giocare a carte (playing cards)

These words reflect leisure activities that Italians commonly engage in for entertainment, exercise, socializing, and relaxation. Some activities are outdoor sports or physical activities, while others are more sedentary like reading or watching TV. This vocabulary provides a useful start for discussing popular Italian leisure pursuits. ^{1, 7, 17}

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