Meaning
heel
- back part of the foot below the ankle
- heel part of a shoe or sock
In a sentence
Mi fa male il tallone destro.
My right heel hurts.
Mi fa male il tallone destro.
My right heel hurts.
Il tallone non è ancora guarito bene.
The heel hasn't healed properly yet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tallone | masculine · singular |
| talloni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For the body, often in health contexts: dolore al tallone.
- Can also refer to the heel of footwear.
- Common in expressions about pain: male al tallone.