A1 — Beginnernoun
gamba
leg
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
arto inferiorecosciastincopolpaccio
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
braccioarto superiore
Usage note
'Gamba' is the whole leg. 'Coscia' is the thigh. 'Polpaccio' is the calf. 'In gamba' (idiom) = capable, on the ball. 'A gambe levate' = at full speed.
Example
"Mi sono fatto male a una gamba durante la partita di calcio."
"I hurt my leg during the football match."
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