Meaning
spasm, convulsion
- A sudden involuntary muscular contraction or cramp
- (figurative) A sudden burst or paroxysm of intense emotion or pain
In a sentence
Il corridore ha dovuto fermarsi per un violento spasmo muscolare.
The runner had to stop because of a violent muscle spasm.
Lo spasmo improvviso alla schiena non gli permetteva di camminare.
The sudden spasm in his back did not allow him to walk.
Questo farmaco rilassa i muscoli ed elimina gli spasmi addominali.
This medication relaxes muscles and eliminates abdominal spasms.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| spasmo | masculine · singular |
| spasmi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Takes the definite article 'lo' in the singular ('lo spasmo') and 'gli' in the plural ('gli spasmi').