Breakdown of Se passeggi lentamente, riesci a notare ogni dettaglio del paesaggio.
di
of
ogni
every
lentamente
slowly
se
if
il dettaglio
the detail
a
to
notare
to notice
passeggiare
to walk
riuscire
to manage
il paesaggio
the landscape
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Questions & Answers about Se passeggi lentamente, riesci a notare ogni dettaglio del paesaggio.
What does passeggi mean, and which verb is it derived from?
Passeggi is the second person singular present form of the verb passeggiare, which means "to stroll" or "to walk". In this sentence, it addresses "you" doing the action.
How does the adverb lentamente function in the sentence?
Lentamente means "slowly" and acts as an adverb modifying passeggi. It explains the manner in which the action is carried out, indicating that you should stroll or walk at a slow pace.
What is the role of se at the beginning of the sentence?
Se translates to "if" in English. It introduces a conditional clause, establishing that the ability to notice details depends on the condition of strolling slowly.
Could you explain the structure and meaning of riesci a notare?
Riesci a notare combines riesci (the second person singular present of riuscire, meaning "to manage" or "to be able") with notare (meaning "to notice"). Together, the phrase means "you are able to notice", implying that by strolling slowly, you can observe the details.
What does ogni dettaglio del paesaggio mean in terms of vocabulary and structure?
Ogni means "every", dettaglio translates to "detail", and del paesaggio means "of the landscape" (with del being the contraction of di + il). Combined, the phrase emphasizes that each detail of the landscape can be noticed.