Italian · Body & Health
"Stomach" in Italian: stomaco
lo stomaco
Note: belly: la pancia
Stomach in Italian is lo stomaco (loh STOH-mah-koh), masculine. Mal di stomaco is an upset stomach. Everyday belly talk often uses la pancia, but the headword here is stomaco.
After heavy lunch
Ho lo stomaco pieno.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce stomaco
Say it
loh STOH-mah-koh
/lo ˈstɔ.ma.ko/
Stomaco stresses STOH: STOH-mah-koh. Soft c before o is koh.
"Stomach" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lo stomaco | the stomach Body / medical. | Body / medical. |
| mal di stomaco | upset stomach Common complaint. | Common complaint. |
| a stomaco vuoto | on an empty stomach Medicine instructions. | Medicine instructions. |
| stomaco pieno | full stomach After a big meal. | After a big meal. |
How to use stomaco in real life
- 1After heavy lunch
Ho lo stomaco pieno.
My stomach is full.
Lo stomaco.
- 2Pharmacy
Prendo qualcosa per lo stomaco.
I'm getting something for my stomach.
Per lo stomaco.
- 3Morning pill
Va preso a stomaco vuoto.
It should be taken on an empty stomach.
A stomaco vuoto.
Mistakes English speakers make with stomaco
Incorrect: La stomaco fa male.
Correct: Lo stomaco fa male.
Article is lo before st-.
Incorrect: Ho mal di pancia. (when you mean medical stomaco)
Correct: Ho mal di stomaco.
Pancia is belly; stomaco is the organ/medical word.
Good to know
Italians discuss lo stomaco after rich meals and nervous travel days. Pharmacies stock digestivi; friends offer tea and a walk. Food labels and leaflets love a stomaco vuoto.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Feeling off after travel food
ChatPal
Come sta lo stomaco oggi?
How's your stomach today?
You
Lo stomaco è ancora un po' chiuso.
My stomach is still a bit unsettled.
ChatPal
Beviamo del tè: aiuta lo stomaco.
Let's drink some tea: it helps the stomach.
You
Ok. Niente fritto finché lo stomaco non passa.
Ok. No fried food until the stomach settles.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Stomach" in Italian
Stomaco vs pancia?
Stomaco is the organ; pancia is belly (more casual).
Upset stomach?
Mal di stomaco.
Why lo not il?
Lo before s+consonant: lo stomaco.
Empty stomach?
A stomaco vuoto.
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