Meaning
rib
- one of the curved bones protecting the chest cavity
- the spine of a book (also called dorso)
In a sentence
Cadendo dalla bicicletta, si è fratturato una costola.
Falling off his bike, he fractured a rib.
Sento un forte dolore alla costola quando respiro a fondo.
I feel a sharp pain in my rib when I breathe deeply.
La radiografia non ha mostrato nessuna costola rotta.
The X-ray showed no broken ribs.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| costola | feminine · singular |
| costole | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Regular feminine noun with plural 'costole'.
- Do not confuse with 'costa' (coast, or chop in cooking).