Italian · Body & Health
"Shoulder" in Italian: spalla
la spalla
Shoulder in Italian is la spalla (lah SPAHL-lah), feminine. Plural is le spalle. Mi fa male la spalla means my shoulder hurts. A shoulder bag is una borsa a spalla.
Gym aftermath
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How to pronounce spalla
Say it
lah SPAHL-lah
/la ˈspal.la/
Spalla is SPAHL-lah with a held double l. Stress SPAHL.
"Shoulder" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la spalla | the shoulder Body part. | Body part. |
| le spalle | the shoulders Plural. | Plural. |
| mal di spalla | shoulder pain Complaint. | Complaint. |
| borsa a spalla | shoulder bag Accessory. | Accessory. |
How to use spalla in real life
- 1Gym aftermath
Mi fa male la spalla destra.
My right shoulder hurts.
La spalla.
- 2Coat check
Lascia la giacca sulla spalla della sedia.
Leave the jacket on the chair shoulder/back.
Sulla spalla.
- 3Bag tip
Meglio uno zaino: meno peso sulla spalla.
A backpack is better: less weight on the shoulder.
Sulla spalla.
Mistakes English speakers make with spalla
Incorrect: Il spalla è gonfia.
Correct: La spalla è gonfia.
Spalla is feminine.
Incorrect: Ho male al shoulder.
Correct: Mi fa male la spalla.
Use spalla.
Good to know
Italians shrug with le spalle for I don't know. Bags a spalla are summer essentials. Physios hear mal di spalla after suitcase seasons and swimming.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After carrying shopping bags
ChatPal
Come sta la spalla dopo le borse?
How's your shoulder after the bags?
You
La spalla sinistra protesta.
My left shoulder is complaining.
ChatPal
Passami qualcosa: riposi la spalla.
Pass me something: rest your shoulder.
You
Grazie. Domani riposo la spalla del tutto.
Thanks. Tomorrow I'll rest the shoulder completely.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Shoulder" in Italian
Plural?
Le spalle.
Shoulder bag?
Borsa a spalla.
Shrug?
Alzare le spalle.
Is spalla masculine?
No: la spalla.
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