Meaning
build, size, tonnage
- the physical build or imposing size of a person or animal (informal figurative use)
- gross tonnage or volumetric capacity of a ship
In a sentence
Nonostante la sua stazza imponente, si muove con grande agilità.
Despite his imposing build, he moves with great agility.
Quel giocatore ha una stazza notevole per la sua età.
That player has a remarkable physical build for his age.
Un uomo di quella stazza non passerà facilmente da quella porta stretta.
A man of that size won't easily get through that narrow door.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| stazza | feminine · singular |
| stazze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- When applied to humans, it is slightly humorous or colloquial, highlighting someone's large, muscular, or heavy frame.