Italian · Body & Health
"Leg" in Italian: gamba
la gamba
Leg in Italian is la gamba (lah GAHM-bah). Plural le gambe. Mi fanno male le gambe means my legs hurt. A table leg is often la gamba del tavolo too.
After a hike
Ho le gambe distrutte.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce gamba
Say it
lah GAHM-bah
/la ˈgam.ba/
Gamba stresses GAHM: GAHM-bah. Soft but clear m before b.
"Leg" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la gamba | leg Body part; also furniture leg. | Body part; also furniture leg. |
| le gambe | legs Plural. | Plural. |
| mi fa male la gamba | my leg hurts Pain phrase. | Pain phrase. |
| a gambe aperte / incrociate | legs open / crossed Posture descriptions. | Posture descriptions. |
How to use gamba in real life
- 1After a hike
Ho le gambe distrutte.
My legs are destroyed.
Le gambe for both legs.
- 2At urgent care
Mi fa male la gamba sinistra.
My left leg hurts.
La gamba + side.
- 3Moving furniture
Attento alla gamba del tavolo.
Watch out for the table leg.
Same word for furniture.
Mistakes English speakers make with gamba
Incorrect: Il gamba è gonfio.
Correct: La gamba è gonfia.
Gamba is feminine: la gamba.
Incorrect: Mi fanno male i gambi.
Correct: Mi fanno male le gambe.
Plural is le gambe, not i gambi.
Good to know
Football and cycling chat is full of gambe—tired legs after a match, strong legs on a climb. In everyday care talk, mal di gambe covers aches after long museum days on foot.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Resting after climbing stairs to a viewpoint
ChatPal
Ti fanno male le gambe?
Do your legs hurt?
You
Sì, soprattutto la gamba destra.
Yes, especially the right leg.
ChatPal
Sediamoci: riposiamo le gambe un po'.
Let's sit: let's rest our legs a bit.
You
Va bene—niente altre scale su quella gamba oggi.
Fine—no more stairs on that leg today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Leg" in Italian
How do I say my legs hurt?
Mi fanno male le gambe.
What is the plural?
Le gambe.
Is gamba only for people?
No—furniture legs use gamba too.
How do I say cross your legs?
Incrocia le gambe.
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