B1 — Intermediatesostantivo (f.)
corporatura
build, physique, body frame
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
fisicostrutturacostituzioneforma
Usage note
'Corporatura' refers to overall body frame and proportions. Common collocations: corporatura snella (slim build), corporatura robusta (sturdy build), corporatura esile (slight build). It is a more technical-sounding alternative to 'fisico'.
Example
"Ha una corporatura atletica — spalle larghe e vita stretta."
"She has an athletic build — broad shoulders and a narrow waist."
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