Meaning
leg
- leg (of furniture)
In a sentence
Mi fa male la gamba da ieri.
My leg has hurt since yesterday.
Mi fa male una gamba.
One of my legs hurts.
Non ho mosso la gamba per ore.
I didn't move my leg for hours.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gamba | feminine · singular |
| gambe | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'gamba' for human legs, not 'zampa' (animal legs).
- In sports, 'gamba' often means 'stamina' or 'endurance' (e.g., 'avere buone gambe').
- Plural 'gambe' is feminine; adjectives must agree (e.g., 'gambe lunghe').