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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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