🚶🚫🩼❓

How to Say ‘Can you walk without crutches?’ in Italian

Riesci a camminare senza stampelle?

ree-EH-shee ah kahm-mee-NAH-reh Sehn-tsah stahm-PEL-leh

[ree-EH-shee ah kahm-mee-NAH-reh Sehn-tsah stahm-PEL-leh]

Phrase Breakdown

Riesci a camminare

ree-EH-shee ah kahm-mee-NAH-reh

Can you walk

Say RYEH-shee ah kam-mee-NAH-reh, holding the double 'm'.

Example

Riesci a camminare da solo?

Can you walk on your own?

Words in this phrase

Riesci

[ree-EH-shee]

can you / do you manage

From 'riuscire', to succeed in or manage to do something.

Example

Riesci a sentirmi?

Can you hear me?

[ah]

"A" is a simple preposition used in many fixed expressions and combinations.

Example

Magari ci vediamo davanti a un caffè la prossima settimana.

Maybe we’ll meet over a coffee next week.

camminare

[kahm-mee-NAH-reh]

to walk

Verb meaning to move on foot.

Example

Mi piace camminare al parco.

I like walking in the park.

senza stampelle?

Sehn-tsah stahm-PEL-leh

without crutches?

'Senza' means without, and 'z' sounds like 'ts'. 'Stampelle' (crutches) has a double 'l': stahm-PEL-leh.

Example

Cammino senza stampelle.

I walk without crutches.

Words in this phrase

senza

[Sehn-tsah]

Without

Used to indicate the absence of something.

Example

Vorrei un caffè senza zucchero.

I would like a coffee without sugar.

stampelle

[stahm-PEL-leh]

crutches

Supports used to help walk after an injury.

Example

Uso le stampelle da un mese.

I've used crutches for a month.

Guides for Italian learners

Duolingo vs Busuu: Which Is Better for Actually Improving?Duolingo vs Busuu compared: a free gamified habit versus structured levels with corrections from native speakers. Which to choose, and when to use both.

Get the Full Learning Experience

This lesson is just a preview. Download PrettyFluent to practice pronunciation, roleplay conversations, and master vocabulary with spaced repetition.

Pronunciation Feedback

AI-powered feedback on what you say out loud

Spaced Repetition

Retain vocabulary long-term with smart practice

Immersive Roleplaying

Practice real conversations with AI partners

Lessons for Your Situation

Request lessons tailored to your specific needs

Get Full Lesson

What Learners Are Saying

“Spent the summer in Tuscany researching Italian cuisine. Being able to chat with nonnas at the market about recipes? Absolutely priceless.”

Grace P., 34, Food Writer

“Working on a project in Milan and needed professional Italian fast. The business roleplays gave me the confidence to present to clients within a month.”

Daniel F., 45, Architect

“Learning a language has never been as immediately impactful. Now I can charm the locals and navigate the food scene like a boss.”

Alex M., 42, Software Engineer