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corporeo

/korˈpɔ.re.o/adjectiveC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 13,582

Meaning

bodily, physical

  • relating to the body, physical

In a sentence

Il medico ha misurato la temperatura corporea del paziente.

The doctor measured the patient's body temperature.

Lo stress prolungato può provocare diversi sintomi corporei.

Prolonged stress can cause several bodily symptoms.

L'esercizio quotidiano aiuta a mantenere un peso corporeo sano.

Daily exercise helps maintain a healthy body weight.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
corporeomasculine · singular
corporeafeminine · singular
corporeimasculine · plural
corporeefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Formal and technical register; in everyday speech, speakers often prefer 'del corpo' or 'fisico'.
  • Commonly used in medical, philosophical, and legal settings.

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