bruise in Italian

bruise in Italian is livido, ammaccatura, creare un livido — bruise means a discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.

bruise in Italian

livido

noun

A purplish mark on the skin due to leakage of blood from capillaries under the surface that have been damaged by a blow.

ammaccatura

noun

A dark mark on fruit or vegetables caused by a blow to the surface.

creare un livido

verb

(transitive) To strike (a person), originally with something flat or heavy, but now specifically in such a way as to discolour the skin without breaking it; to contuse.

What does "bruise" mean?

noun A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.
"He had a nasty bruise on his shin from bumping into the table."
verb To cause this kind of mark by striking or knocking something.
"She bruised her arm falling off her bike."
verb To hurt someone's feelings or pride.
"The harsh review bruised his confidence."

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C2 · Advanced serendipity Fortunate discoveries made entirely by accident.

Gen Z slang rizz Charm — the ability to attract a romantic interest.

B2 · Intermediate empathy The capacity to share another person’s feelings.

C1 · Advanced nonchalant Casually calm and relaxed; unconcerned.

Internet slang delulu Delusional — believing something against the odds.

Etymology nostalgia Greek nostos “return home” + algos “pain”.

bruise in a sentence

He had a nasty bruise on his shin from bumping into the table.
She bruised her arm falling off her bike.
The harsh review bruised his confidence.

Similar words in Italian

contusion hurt injure offend spite wound

Common Italian translations

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Frequently asked questions

What is "bruise" in Italian?

"bruise" in Italian is livido, ammaccatura, creare un livido. bruise means: A discoloured mark on the skin caused by a blow that damages blood vessels underneath without breaking the surface.

How do you use "bruise" in a sentence?

Example: "He had a nasty bruise on his shin from bumping into the table." In Italian, "bruise" is livido, ammaccatura, creare un livido.

Are there other ways to say "bruise" in Italian?

Yes — Italian has 3 translations listed for "bruise": livido, ammaccatura, creare un livido.

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