Meaning
side, hip
- flank
In a sentence
Mi fa male il fianco destro da ieri.
My right side has hurt since yesterday.
Ti sei seduto al mio fianco in treno?
Did you sit next to me on the train?
Non riesco a dormire su un fianco.
I can't sleep on one side.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fianco | masculine · singular |
| fianchi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'fianco' for the side of the body or an object, not 'lato' (more abstract/general).
- Often plural ('fianchi') when referring to hips or body sides; singular for objects (e.g., 'fianco della montagna').
- No contraction with articles; always 'il fianco' or 'i fianchi' (never 'l'fianco').