Meaning
shin; shank
- the front part of the human leg below the knee; shin
- a cut of meat from the leg of an animal (especially pork or veal); shank
In a sentence
Ieri ho ordinato uno stinco di maiale al forno con le patate.
Yesterday I ordered a roast pork shank with potatoes.
Il calciatore ha ricevuto un colpo doloroso allo stinco durante la partita.
The football player took a painful kick to the shin during the match.
Quell'uomo non è certo uno stinco di santo, ma non ha commesso reati.
That man is certainly no saint, but he didn't commit any crimes.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| stinco | masculine · singular |
| stinchi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is 'stinchi' (keeps hard /k/ sound with -chi).
- Culinary context: 'stinco di maiale' (pork shank) is a popular dish in northern Italy.