Italian Vocabulary: Sports in Italian

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Vocabulary List

English Italian Pronunciation
Athletics
Atletica
Baseball
Baseball
Basketball
Pallacanestro
Boxing
Pugilato
Cricket
Cricket
Football
Calcio
Golf
Golf
Ice hockey
Hockey su ghiaccio
Martial arts
Arti marziali
Rugby
Rugby
Skiing
Sci
Swimming
Nuoto
Tennis
Tennis
Volleyball
Pallavolo
Wrestling
Lotta.

Cultural Insight: Soccer vs. Football

In Italian, ‘football’ is commonly referred to as calcio, while ‘soccer’ is known as calcio a 5 or calcetto. Be mindful of this distinction when discussing sports to ensure clear communication with Italian speakers.

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