A2 — Elementarysostantivo (f.)
statura
height, stature, build
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
altezzafisicocorporaturastruttura
Usage note
'Statura' refers to a person's height/build. 'Altezza' is the measurement itself. 'Corporatura' describes overall body structure (e.g. corporatura atletica). 'Struttura' is more general.
Example
"Ha una statura media — né alto né basso — circa un metro e settantacinque."
"He is of average height — neither tall nor short — about one metre seventy-five."
Practice Italian grammar
Free exercises, mini-exams and placement test.