Mi piace camminare in giardino.

I like to walk in the garden.

Breakdown of Mi piace camminare in giardino.

• camminare: to walk
• in: in
• il giardino: the garden
• piacere: to like
• mi: me

Questions & Answers about Mi piace camminare in giardino.

Why is it “mi piace” and not “mi piacciono”?

Mi piace is used to express liking one thing or an activity in Italian (singular or infinitive). Mi piacciono is for plural objects. Since camminare (to walk) is an activity (an infinitive verb), it’s treated like a singular concept, hence mi piace is correct.

Can I say “io mi piace camminare in giardino,” or do I always start with “mi piace”?

In Italian, the subject pronoun io is often omitted because the verb conjugation indicates who the subject is. Saying io mi piace is not typical. You normally say mi piace camminare in giardino. If you really want to emphasize the subject, you might say a me piace camminare in giardino, but that’s slightly more emphatic.

Why do we use “in giardino” instead of “nel giardino”?

Both in giardino and nel giardino can be correct, but in giardino suggests a more general idea of being in a garden space, while nel giardino can imply a specific garden or a specific section of it. Often, in giardino sounds more natural when talking about walking around in a general garden setting.

Could I say “mi piace passeggiare in giardino” instead of “camminare”?

Yes! Passeggiare is another way of saying “to take a walk.” It often implies a leisurely walk. Camminare simply means “to walk,” which doesn’t necessarily convey the leisurely aspect. Both are correct, but the nuance is slightly different.

Is using “adoro camminare in giardino” the same as “mi piace camminare in giardino”?

They’re similar but not exactly the same. Adoro is stronger and means “I love” rather than just “I like.” So if you really enjoy walking in the garden, you can say adoro camminare in giardino.