Meaning
lifting, weightlifting
- the act of lifting or raising something
- the sport of weightlifting (short for 'sollevamento pesi')
In a sentence
Pratica il sollevamento pesi tre volte alla settimana in palestra.
He practices weightlifting three times a week at the gym.
Il sollevamento di carichi pesanti richiede una postura corretta.
Lifting heavy loads requires correct posture.
Non hai mai provato il sollevamento pesi da competizione?
Have you never tried competitive weightlifting?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| sollevamento | masculine · singular |
| sollevamenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly paired with 'pesi' to refer specifically to the sport of weightlifting.
- Can also mean geological uplift or, figuratively, an uprising (though 'sollevazione' is more common for rebellion).