Meaning
build, physique
- the general shape and size of a person's body
- body build
In a sentence
Ha una corporatura media e fa sport.
He has a medium build and does sport.
Che corporatura ha tuo fratello?
What build does your brother have?
Nonostante la corporatura minuta, è molto forte.
Despite her slight build, she is very strong.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| corporatura | feminine · singular |
| corporature | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used mainly for physical build: corporatura robusta, media, minuta.
- Not the same as statura, which means height.
- Often appears in descriptions of people.