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A1 — Beginnersostantivo (f. pl.)

gambe

legs

Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)

arti inferiorizampe (inf.)colonne (fig.)

Usage note

'Gambe' is always plural. Common adjectives: gambe lunghe (long legs), gambe muscolose (muscular legs), gambe sottili (thin legs), gambe storte (crooked/bowed legs). 'Zampe' is informal/affectionate.

Example

"Ha le gambe lunghe e toniche — è stata ballerina per dieci anni."

"She has long, toned legs — she was a dancer for ten years."

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