palestra
gym
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/pa.ˈlɛs.tra/
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Cultural Note
The word 'palestra' comes from the ancient Greek 'palaistra,' a wrestling school. Italian gym culture has boomed in recent decades, but traditional fitness remains important too: la passeggiata (evening stroll), cycling, and swimming are beloved Italian ways to stay fit.
📝 Example Sentences
Vado in palestra tre volte a settimana.
I go to the gym three times a week.
Ci siamo conosciuti in palestra.
We met at the gym.
Dopo la palestra mi sento pieno di energia.
After the gym I feel full of energy.