Meaning & Definition of word "Gamba"
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Gamba
/ˈɡæmbə/
noun:
- 1. A term used in music to refer to the viola da gamba, a stringed musical instrument held between the legs.
- Example: The musician played a beautiful sonata on the gamba at the concert.
- 2. In Italian, 'gamba' translates to 'leg' and is used to refer to the limb of an animal or human.
- Example: He injured his gamba while playing soccer last week.
Etymology
From Italian 'gamba', meaning 'leg or limb', originally referring to the jointed limbs of the shrimp.
Common Phrases and Expressions
gamba de la suerte:
lucky leg, often referring to a woman with attractive legs.
gamba a la plancha:
grilled shrimp, a popular dish.
Related Words
shrimp:
A small, common seafood crustacean.
prawn:
A larger variant of shrimp, often used interchangeably.
Slang Meanings of gamba
Meaning: To move quickly or nimbly.
Example Sentence: He gambas through the crowd to catch the bus.
Meaning: To be in a good mood.
Example Sentence: She was in a gamba after receiving the good news.