Meaning
glute, buttock
- A gluteal muscle of the human buttocks
- The buttock itself, especially in anatomical, medical, or fitness contexts
In a sentence
Gli squat sono ottimi per tonificare i glutei.
Squats are great for toning the glutes.
Ha sentito un forte dolore al gluteo destro durante la corsa.
He felt a sharp pain in his right buttock during the run.
Questo esercizio allena sia le gambe sia i glutei.
This exercise works both the legs and the glutes.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gluteo | masculine · singular |
| glutei | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Neutral, anatomical, and fitness term; everyday colloquial speech prefers 'sedere' or 'culo' (vulgar).
- Almost always used in the plural ('glutei') when discussing workouts.