Meaning
shoulder
In a sentence
Mi fa male la spalla destra da ieri.
My right shoulder has hurt since yesterday.
Porto la borsa sulla spalla.
I carry the bag on my shoulder.
Mi tocco la spalla sinistra.
I touch my left shoulder.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| spalla | feminine · singular |
| spalle | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'spalla' for body parts (shoulder) but 'schiena' for the back as a whole.
- In cooking, 'spalla' refers to chuck meat; don't confuse with 'spalla di maiale' (pork shoulder).
- 'Spalla' as 'sidekick' is informal; avoid in formal writing.