Names of Body Parts in Italian

In this beginner-friendly Italian lesson, you’ll learn the names of common body parts in Italian. These words are useful for everyday conversations, describing physical appearance, visiting a doctor, traveling in Italy, and building your core Italian vocabulary.

This lesson is perfect for beginners who want to improve their Italian speaking and comprehension skills through practical, real-world vocabulary.

Common Body Parts in Italian

• La testa — The head

• I capelli — The hair

• La fronte — The forehead

• Gli occhi — The eyes

• Il naso — The nose

• La bocca — The mouth

• Le orecchie — The ears

• Le guance — The cheeks

• Il mento — The chin

• Il collo — The neck

• Le spalle — The shoulders

• Il torace / il petto — The chest

• Lo stomaco — The stomach

• La pancia — The belly

• La schiena — The back

• Il braccio — The arm

• La mano — The hand

• Le dita — The fingers

• La gamba — The leg

• Il ginocchio — The knee

• Il piede — The foot

• Le dita dei piedi — The toes

A practical and essential lesson for anyone learning Italian step by step.