corporeo
bodily
adjective kor-POH-reh-oh Rare
Origin: From Latin corporeus, of the body.
Also means
corporeal
Usage Note
Corporeo is a formal adjective meaning relating to the physical body, as opposed to spirituale (spiritual) or mentale (mental). It agrees in gender and number: corporea, corporei, corporee. A more everyday alternative is fisico (physical). The phrase contatto corporeo (bodily contact) is common in medical and psychological contexts.
Examples
"Il benessere corporeo è essenziale per la salute."
Natural Translation
Bodily well-being is essential for health.
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