Italian · Body & Health
"Elbow" in Italian: gomito
il gomito
Elbow in Italian is il gomito (eel GOH-mee-toh), plural i gomiti. It is the everyday body-part word for pain, bumps, and leaning.
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How to pronounce gomito
Say it
GOH-mee-toh
/ˈɡɔ.mi.to/
Gomito stresses GOH: GOH-mee-toh. Plural gomiti is GOH-mee-tee.
"Elbow" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il gomito | the elbow One elbow. | One elbow. |
| i gomiti | the elbows Plural. | Plural. |
| dolore al gomito | elbow pain Injury talk. | Injury talk. |
| appoggiare il gomito | to rest your elbow Table manners and posture. | Table manners and posture. |
How to use gomito in real life
- 1Bump
Ho battuto il gomito sullo sportello.
I hit my elbow on the car door.
Il gomito.
- 2Sport
Il gomito destro è ancora gonfio.
The right elbow is still swollen.
Il gomito with side.
- 3At the table
Togli i gomiti dal tavolo.
Take your elbows off the table.
I gomiti plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with gomito
Incorrect: La gomito.
Correct: Il gomito.
Gomito is masculine.
Incorrect: L'elbow.
Correct: Il gomito.
Use Italian gomito.
Good to know
Gomito shows up in sports injuries and in the saying fare il gomito for nudging someone. At meals, elders may still remind kids to keep gomiti off the table.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a fall while jogging
ChatPal
Ti sei fatto male al gomito?
Did you hurt your elbow?
You
Un po'. Il gomito sinistro brucia.
A bit. The left elbow burns.
ChatPal
Metti del ghiaccio sul gomito.
Put some ice on the elbow.
You
Ok. Muovo il gomito piano piano.
Ok. I'll move the elbow slowly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Elbow" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il gomito, i gomiti.
How do I say elbow pain?
Dolore al gomito or mi fa male il gomito.
Funny bone?
Often still just gomito when you bang it.
Elbow someone?
Dare una gomitata.
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