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Usages of fermarsi
La sfida più grande sarà completare l’escursione senza fermarsi.
The greatest challenge will be to complete the hike without stopping.
A volte non voglio fermarmi quando cammino nel giardino.
Sometimes I do not want to stop when I walk in the garden.
Chiamo il soccorso stradale se l’auto si ferma improvvisamente.
(I call roadside assistance if the car suddenly stops.)
Mi fermo a riflettere sulle mie scelte prima di prendere una decisione.
(I stop to reflect on my choices before making a decision.)
Improvvisamente, il cane si ferma.
Suddenly, the dog stops.
Se ti senti stanco, comunque fermati e riposa qualche minuto, poi riprendi.
If you feel tired, anyway stop and rest for a few minutes, then continue.
Ho chiesto all’autista di fermarsi un attimo, perché avevo dimenticato un oggetto alla fermata.
I asked the driver to stop for a moment, because I had forgotten an item at the stop.
La sua musica riempirà la pianura e perfino lo scoiattolo si fermerà ad ascoltare.
His music will fill the plain and even the squirrel will stop to listen.
La scala mobile si ferma un attimo, ma poi riparte lentamente.
The escalator stops for a moment, then starts again slowly.
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