osso pelvico
/ˈɔs.so ˈpɛl.vi.ko/word by word
The English phrase "pelvic bone" is translated into Italian as osso pelvico.
The phrase refers to the bony structure that forms the pelvis in the lower part of the trunk.
Which one should you use?
While osso pelvico is the standard way to refer to the pelvic bone, osso della pelvi can also be used to mean "bone of the pelvis."
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the phrase is ossa pelviche.
How do you pronounce it?
The phrase is pronounced /ˈɔs.so ˈpɛl.vi.ko/. It consists of 5 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- Italian uses the word osso in the expression essere un osso, describing a person who is particularly stubborn or difficult to deal with.
- In Italian, the word osso is also the singular form for 'bone' in a culinary context, such as when referring to a 'ossobuco', which literally means 'bone with a hole'.
- While osso pelvico is technically correct, if you were reading a medical report in Italy, you might see the term bacino used to describe the pelvic area instead.
Examples in context
- In una radiografia si può chiaramente vedere l' osso pelvico.In an X-ray, the pelvic bone can be clearly seen.
- Ho avuto un piccolo trauma alle ossa del bacino.I had a small injury to the pelvic bones.
- Mi sono fatto male al bacino.I hurt my pelvis.
Example conversation
A doctor is explaining an X-ray to a patient.
- FrancescoGuardi qui, l'osso pelvico è intatto.Look here, the pelvic bone is intact.
- MartinaMeno male, temevo una frattura.Thank goodness, I feared a fracture.
- FrancescoSì, l'osso pelvico non presenta danni.Yes, the pelvic bone shows no damage.
- MartinaGrazie mille per l'informazione, dottore.Thank you very much for the information, doctor.
