Italian · Body & Health
"Ankle" in Italian: caviglia
la caviglia
Ankle in Italian is la caviglia (kah-VEE-lyah), plural le caviglie. Use it for injuries, jewelry, and shoe fit.
After a fall
Mi sono storpia la caviglia sul marciapiede.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce caviglia
Say it
kah-VEE-lyah
/kaˈviʎ.ʎa/
Caviglia stresses VEE: kah-VEE-lyah. The gl is like the lli in million.
"Ankle" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la caviglia | the ankle One ankle. | One ankle. |
| le caviglie | the ankles Both ankles. | Both ankles. |
| mi fa male la caviglia | my ankle hurts Common complaint. | Common complaint. |
| cavigliera | anklet Jewelry around the ankle. | Jewelry around the ankle. |
How to use caviglia in real life
- 1After a fall
Mi sono storpia la caviglia sul marciapiede.
I twisted my ankle on the sidewalk.
La caviglia after an accident.
- 2Trying shoes
Queste scarpe mi stringono la caviglia.
These shoes pinch my ankle.
Caviglia and fit.
- 3At physiotherapy
Devo rafforzare le caviglie dopo lo spraino.
I need to strengthen my ankles after the sprain.
Plural caviglie.
Mistakes English speakers make with caviglia
Incorrect: Il caviglia.
Correct: La caviglia.
Caviglia is feminine.
Incorrect: Mi fa male il ankle.
Correct: Mi fa male la caviglia.
Use caviglia, not English ankle.
Good to know
Italians talk about la caviglia for sports injuries and for jewelry (cavigliera). Pharmacies sell cavigliere elastiche after a twist; the word feels everyday, not only clinical.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a hike
ChatPal
Come sta la caviglia oggi?
How is the ankle today?
You
Meglio, ma la caviglia destra è ancora gonfia.
Better, but the right ankle is still swollen.
ChatPal
Metti ghiaccio sulla caviglia stasera.
Put ice on the ankle tonight.
You
Lo farò. Non voglio forzare la caviglia.
I will. I don't want to strain the ankle.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ankle" in Italian
Gender of caviglia?
Feminine: la caviglia, le caviglie.
How do I say twisted ankle?
Caviglia storpia or distorsione alla caviglia.
Anklet jewelry?
Una cavigliera.
Foot vs ankle?
Piede is the foot; caviglia is the joint.
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