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Italian

caviglia

/kaˈviʎ.ʎa/noun · feminineB1
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Meaning

ankle

  • the joint between the foot and the leg

In a sentence

Mi fa male la caviglia destra.

My right ankle hurts.

Ti sei fatto male alla caviglia?

Did you hurt your ankle?

La caviglia non è ancora guarita.

The ankle hasn't healed yet.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
cavigliafeminine · singular
cavigliefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Usually feminine: la caviglia.
  • Often with male a, farsi male a.
  • Plural regular: caviglie.
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