Learn Italian: Metto la muta prima di provare l'attrezzatura. - I put on the wetsuit before trying the equipment.

When the same person is doing both actions (I put on the wetsuit, I try the equipment), Italian uses prima di plus the infinitive verb. English uses the -ing form (before trying), but Italian keeps it simple with the infinitive provare.

Could I use the verb indossare instead of mettere here?

Yes, you could say indosso la muta. However, mettere is extremely common in everyday spoken Italian for putting on clothing or accessories, similar to how we say put on instead of wear in English.

Is muta related to the word for mute or silent?

Yes! Muta is the feminine form of muto (silent). But as a noun, una muta means a wetsuit. It can also mean a pack of animals, like a pack of wolves. You have to rely on context, and the word attrezzatura (equipment) is a huge clue here!

What exactly does attrezzatura refer to?

L'attrezzatura is a general word for equipment, gear, or a set of tools. It comes from the word attrezzo (a tool). In this context, it refers to scuba or snorkeling gear. Pay attention to the spelling, as it has both a double t and a double z!