How the word "balzare" is translated into English
Il gatto è balzato sul topo senza fare il minimo rumore.
[il ˈɡatto ˈɛ balˈtsato sul ˈtɔpo ˈsɛntsa ˈfare il ˈminimo ruˈmore.]
The cat pounced on the mouse without making the slightest sound.
Appena suona il campanello, il cane balza verso la porta.
[apˈpena ˈswɔna il kampaˈnɛllo, il ˈkane ˈbaltsa ˈvɛrso la ˈpɔrta.]
As soon as the doorbell rings, the dog leaps toward the door.
La tigre aspettava il momento giusto per balzare sulla preda.
[la ˈtiɡre aspetˈtava il moˈmento ˈdʒusto ˈper balˈtsare ˈsulla ˈprɛda.]
The tiger was waiting for the right moment to pounce on its prey.
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