andatura

gait

noun ahn-dah-TOO-rah Rare

Origin: From andare ('to go') + -tura, a Latinate suffix forming nouns of action or result.

Also means

pace

Usage Note

Andatura refers to the manner or rhythm of walking or movement — a person's stride, or a horse's gait. In sports, especially cycling and running, it means 'pace' or 'speed.' It should not be confused with andamento ('trend, course'), which is more abstract.

Examples

"Ha un'andatura elegante e sicura."

Natural Translation

She has an elegant and confident gait.

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