A2NounFeminine
la palestra
gym / sports hall
/pah-LES-trah/
Plural: palestre
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What does ‘palestra’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Si è iscritta in palestra per iniziare ad allenarsi.
She joined the gym to start working out.
La palestra scolastica è usata anche per eventi culturali.
The school sports hall is also used for cultural events.
About This Word
From Greek 'palaistra' (wrestling school). In schools, 'la palestra' is the gym/sports hall.
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