Italian Phrase
Anche allungarsi è importante.
Meaning
The sentence states that stretching (or lengthening oneself) is also important, often in the context of physical activity or health. It emphasizes that, besides other actions, stretching should not be neglected.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving advice about warm‑ups, sports, yoga, or any situation where you want to stress the value of stretching alongside other preparations.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Ancheallungarsièimportante
Anche
Adverb meaning 'also' or 'even'; placed before the element it modifies, often at the start of the sentence.
Allungarsi (reflexive infinitive)
The verb 'allungare' in its reflexive form means 'to stretch oneself' (physically or metaphorically).
è (verb essere)
Third‑person singular present of 'essere', used here as a copula linking the subject (the infinitive phrase) to the adjective.
Importante (adjective)
An adjective that does not change form for gender or number when used predicatively after 'è'.
🗨In Conversation
Anche allungarsi è importante prima di correre.
Stretching is also important before running.
Sì, mi aiuta a prevenire gli infortuni.
Yes, it helps me prevent injuries.
✕Common Mistakes
Allungarsi è importante anche.
Learners often put 'anche' after the verb phrase, e.g., 'Allungarsi è importante anche', which sounds unnatural in Italian.
Allungare è importante.
The reflexive pronoun should stay attached to the infinitive; saying 'Allungarsi è importante' without the reflexive loses the meaning of 'to stretch oneself'.
Anche allungarsi sono importanti.
Using the verb 'essere' in the third person plural ('sono') would be incorrect because the subject is a singular infinitive phrase.
↔Alternatives
È importante anche allungarsi.
It is also important to stretch.
Allungarsi è fondamentale.
Stretching is essential.
Non dimenticare di allungarsi, è importante.
Don’t forget to stretch, it’s important.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, especially in sports clubs and gyms, a short stretching routine before any activity is considered standard practice. The reflexive verb 'allungarsi' can also refer to growing taller, so context (e.g., fitness vs. height) determines the meaning. When speaking to native Italians, placing 'anche' at the beginning sounds natural and emphasizes the addition of stretching to other preparatory steps.