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spalla
shoulder
The Italian word for 'shoulder' is 'spalla'. This term is used in the same way as in English, referring to the joint connecting the arm to the torso. It is a common term in everyday language and is also used in medical contexts.
Example sentences using: spalla
Mi fa male la spalla.
My shoulder hurts.
This is a simple sentence where 'spalla' is used in a literal context, referring to the physical body part - the shoulder.
Mi puoi dare una spalla?
Can you give me a shoulder?
This is an idiomatic expression in Italian. It is equivalent to asking for help or support in English.
Stai mettendo troppa pressione sulla mia spalla.
You are putting too much pressure on my shoulder.
In this sentence 'spalla' is used metaphorically to express that someone is loading too much responsibility or pressure on the speaker.