Meaning
arm
In a sentence
Mi fa male il braccio destro oggi.
My right arm hurts today.
Hai preso il bambino in braccio?
Did you pick up the baby in your arms?
Non ho più forza nelle braccia.
I don't have any strength left in my arms.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| braccio | masculine · singular |
| braccia | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'braccio' for the whole arm or upper arm; 'mano' is just the hand. 'Gomito' is the elbow.
- Plural is 'braccia' (irregular). 'Due braccia' = two arms, but 'due bracci' = two branches (of a river, etc.).
- In 'a braccia' (e.g., 'portare a braccia'), it means 'in one's arms'—no article needed.
- plural le braccia (feminine)