Italian · Body & Health
"Hip" in Italian: fianco
il fianco
Note: also: l'anca
Hip in Italian is il fianco (eel FYAHN-koh), masculine; anca is also used for the hip joint. Hands on hips is con le mani sui fianchi.
After exercise
Mi fa male il fianco destro quando corro.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce fianco
Say it
eel FYAHN-koh
/ˈfjanko/
Fianco stresses FYAHN: FYAHN-koh. Plural fianchi is FYAHN-kee.
"Hip" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il fianco | the hip / side Default body word. | Default body word. |
| i fianchi | the hips Plural. | Plural. |
| dolore al fianco | pain in the hip/side Health talk. | Health talk. |
| anca | hip (joint) More anatomical synonym. | More anatomical synonym. |
How to use fianco in real life
- 1After exercise
Mi fa male il fianco destro quando corro.
My right hip hurts when I run.
Il fianco for the body part.
- 2Carrying bags
Tengo la borsa sul fianco.
I keep the bag on my hip.
Sul fianco for position.
- 3Stretching
Allunga i fianchi piano piano.
Stretch your hips slowly.
I fianchi plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with fianco
Incorrect: La fianco mi fa male.
Correct: Il fianco mi fa male.
Fianco is masculine: il fianco.
Incorrect: Ho dolore al hip.
Correct: Ho dolore al fianco. / all'anca.
Use fianco or anca.
Good to know
Fianco also means the side of something (il fianco della macchina). For gym or doctor talk, anca may sound more precise for the joint.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Someone winces while climbing stairs
ChatPal
Ti fa male il fianco?
Does your hip hurt?
You
Sì, il fianco sinistro protesta oggi.
Yes, my left hip is complaining today.
ChatPal
Facciamo una pausa. Meglio non forzare i fianchi.
Let's take a break. Better not push the hips.
You
Ok, salgo più piano.
Ok, I'll go up more slowly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Hip" in Italian
Is fianco or anca better?
Fianco is everyday; anca is common for the joint in medical/gym talk.
What is the plural?
I fianchi.
How do I say hands on hips?
Con le mani sui fianchi.
Can fianco mean side?
Yes — side of the body or of an object.
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