manubrio
/maˈnu.brjo/masculine
The Italian word for dumbbell is manubrio.
manubrio is used to refer to a weight consisting of two disks attached to a short bar.
Meaning: a weight with two disks attached to a short bar (noun)
Which one should you use?
The word Pesetti is a popular and casual term to describe dumbbells.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word manubrio is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /maˈnu.brjo/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word manubrio can be used to describe the handlebars of a bicycle or a motorcycle.
- The word manubrio finds its origins in the hilt of a sword. The Latin root manubrium specifically described the part of a weapon held by the hand.
- The casual term pesetti is the diminutive form of pesi, meaning 'weights', literally translating to 'little weights'.
Examples in context
- Sto cercando dei pesi più leggeri. Dove posso trovare dei pesetti adatti a me?I'm looking for lighter weights. Where can I find suitable dumbbells for me?
- Ho comprato un manubrio nuovo.I bought a new dumbbell.
- Questo manubrio è troppo pesante.This dumbbell is too heavy.
- Passami quel manubrio, per favore.Pass me that dumbbell, please.
Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are at the gym.
- MatteoGiulia, hai un manubrio extra?Giulia, do you have an extra dumbbell?
- GiuliaSì, ne ho uno in borsa.Yes, I have one in my bag.
- MatteoGrazie, mi serve per l'allenamento.Thanks, I need it for my workout.
- GiuliaPrendi pure, Matteo.Go ahead, Matteo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dumbbell” translations and entries manubrio, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries manubrio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
