Meaning
croup, back, rump
- the back or hindquarters of a quadruped, especially a horse
- the surface for riding on an animal's back
In a sentence
I due bambini salirono in groppa all'asinello per fare un giro.
The two children climbed onto the donkey's back to take a ride.
Il cavaliere accarezzò la groppa del cavallo per tranquillizzarlo.
The rider stroked the horse's back to calm it down.
Attraversarono il fiume in groppa ai loro fedeli destrieri.
They crossed the river riding on their faithful steeds.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| groppa | feminine · singular |
| groppe | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Used almost exclusively with animals like horses, donkeys, or mules.
- The locution 'in groppa a' means 'astride' or 'riding on the back of'.