Italian Phrase
Mi piace fare vasche in piscina.
Meaning
Literally, “It pleases me to do laps in the pool.” In everyday English this is rendered as “I like to swim laps in the pool.” The verb *fare* + *vasche* is a common way for Italians to talk about the act of swimming a set distance repeatedly.
When to use
Use this sentence when you want to talk about your swimming habit, especially when you’re describing a regular activity, a hobby, or a preference while at a gym, a public pool, or a holiday resort.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Mipiacefarevascheinpiscina
Mi
First‑person singular indirect object pronoun meaning “to me”. It indicates who likes something.
piace
Third‑person singular of the verb *piacere* used impersonally; the thing that pleases is the subject, while the person who likes it is expressed with an indirect object pronoun.
fare
Infinitive of “to do / to make”. After *piace* it introduces the activity that is liked.
vasche
Plural of *vasca*; in a swimming context it means a “lap” or a length of the pool.
in
Preposition meaning “in”. Used with places.
piscina
Noun meaning “swimming pool”.
🗨In Conversation
Ti piace fare vasche in piscina?
Do you like to swim laps in the pool?
Sì, mi piace fare vasche in piscina.
Yes, I like to swim laps in the pool.
✕Common Mistakes
Mi piacciono fare vasche in piscina.
The verb *piacere* must agree with the thing that pleases (vasche), not with the person. The correct form is *Mi piace*.
Mi piace fare vasca in piscina.
When referring to multiple laps you need the plural *vasche*; *vasca* is a single pool or bathtub.
Mi piace fare vasche nella piscina.
Both *in* and *nella* are possible, but *in piscina* is the more natural, idiomatic choice.
↔Alternatives
Mi piace nuotare in piscina.
I like to swim in the pool.
Adoro fare vasche in piscina.
I love swimming laps in the pool.
Mi diverte fare vasche nella piscina.
I enjoy doing laps in the pool.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, especially during the hot summer months, public pools (*piscine comunali*) and beach clubs are bustling social hubs. Saying *fare vasche* is typical among regular swimmers and coaches; beginners more often say *nuotare*. Remember that *piscina* can refer to both indoor and outdoor pools, and the phrase works equally well in both contexts.