heypolyglot
Italian

motorio

/moˈtɔ.rjo/adjectiveC2
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Meaning

motor

  • relating to muscular movement or motor function
  • relating to movement in general

In a sentence

L'attività motoria quotidiana è essenziale per la salute.

Daily physical activity is essential for health.

Il bambino mostra un eccellente sviluppo motorio.

The child shows excellent motor development.

Dopo l'incidente ha dovuto recuperare le abilità motorie.

After the accident he had to regain his motor skills.

Word forms (4)
WordWord forms
motoriomasculine · singular
motoriafeminine · singular
motorimasculine · plural
motoriefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Commonly appears in education and healthcare: 'attività motoria' means physical activity / physical education.
  • Refers to physiological movement, distinct from motoristici (relating to automotive vehicles).

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