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How to Say ‘Do not climb’ in Italian

Non scalare

nohn SKAH-lah-reh

[nohn SKAH-lah-reh]

💬 Usage Tip: 'Non' is used for negation; 'scalare' means 'to climb,' often used metaphorically.

🇮🇹 In Italy: Italy's landscape, filled with mountains, makes climbing both literal and metaphorical relevant.

Phrase Breakdown

Non

[nohn]

Do not

Used to give a negative command or request.

Example

Non toccare il vaso.

Do not touch the vase.

scalare

[SKAH-lah-reh]

climb

To go up or ascend using the feet or hands.

Example

Scalare una montagna è faticoso.

Climbing a mountain is tiring.

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