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addominale

/addomiˈna.le/adjective / noun · masculineB2
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Meaning · adjective

abdominal

  • relating to the abdomen or belly
  • in the masculine plural as a noun (gli addominali): abdominal muscles or sit-ups

In a sentence

Il paziente lamentava un forte dolore addominale.

The patient was complaining of severe abdominal pain.

Faccio cinquanta addominali ogni mattina prima della doccia.

I do fifty sit-ups every morning before the shower.

La fascia muscolare addominale richiede un allenamento costante.

The abdominal muscle group requires consistent training.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
addominalemasculine · singular
addominalefeminine · singular
addominalimasculine · plural
addominalifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Adjective invariable for gender (-e singular, -i plural).
  • Frequently used as a plural noun 'gli addominali' for 'abs' or 'crunches'.

Meaning · noun

abs, sit-up

  • (usually plural) Abdominal muscle or the abdomen muscles collectively
  • (usually plural) Sit-up or crunch exercise targeting the abdominal muscles

In a sentence

Faccio cinquanta addominali ogni mattina prima della doccia.

I do fifty sit-ups every morning before taking a shower.

Ha sviluppato addominali molto definiti grazie agli allenamenti costanti.

He developed very defined abs thanks to consistent workouts.

Oggi in palestra non faremo esercizi per gli addominali.

Today at the gym we will not do abdominal exercises.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
addominalemasculine · singular
addominalimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Almost always used in the masculine plural: 'gli addominali'.
  • Also functions as an adjective meaning 'abdominal' (e.g., dolore addominale).
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