A2 — Elementarysostantivo (f.)
vita
waist
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
fianchicinturafianco
Usage note
'Vita' means both 'life' and 'waist' — context makes it clear. 'Cintura' also means waist (as well as belt). Common: vita stretta (narrow waist), vita larga (wide waist), vita scolpita (sculpted waist).
Example
"Ha la vita stretta e i fianchi larghi — la classica figura a clessidra."
"She has a narrow waist and wide hips — the classic hourglass figure."
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