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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