00:00The adjective "ingambe" describes a person who is agile, alert, and nimble, who moves with great ease, especially when
00:06'She retains this vivacity despite her advanced age.
00:09Borrowed in the 16th century from the Italian expression ingamba, literally meaning "leg-bound," this word often lends itself to
00:15confusion due to its prefix, which is not privative here.
00:18Contrary to popular belief, it is therefore the exact opposite of impotent and is used to compliment a particularly robust person.
00:24fit and full of energy.
