A1NounFeminine
la schiena
back
/SKYE-nah/
Plural: schiene
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What does ‘schiena’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Ho mal di schiena dopo aver lavorato tutto il giorno.
I have a backache after working all day.
Stai dritto, non curvare la schiena.
Stand straight, do not hunch your back.
About This Word
'Mal di schiena' (backache) is one of the most common complaints in Italy as elsewhere.
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