bruciore di stomaco
The English phrase "heartburn" is translated into Italian as bruciore di stomaco.
bruciore di stomaco refers to the pain caused by stomach acid. When expressing that you have this sensation, you typically use the verb avere (to have) or sentire (to feel).
Meaning: pain caused by stomach acid (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of bruciore, meaning a burning sensation and di stomaco, meaning of the stomach.
Which one should you use?
While bruciore di stomaco focuses on the specific sensation of burning, the term acidità di stomaco is often used to refer to the underlying sensation of acidity.
Did you know?
- While English speakers might say they have 'heartburn', an Italian speaker will almost never mention the 'heart' (cuore) when describing this specific discomfort.
- The word bruciore can describe not just stomach acid, but also the stinging sensation of a sunburn or the burn of a chemical on the skin.
- The suffix -ore in bruciore is used in Italian to turn a verb of action, like bruciare (to burn), into a noun describing a state or quality.
Examples in context
- Ho bruciore di stomaco.I have heartburn.Tatoeba #5610834 by Guybrush88, translation #18950 by CK
- Soffri di bruciore di stomaco?Do you have heartburn?Tatoeba #5584037 by Guybrush88, translation #3265381 by CK
- Tom soffre di bruciore di stomaco.Tom has heartburn.Tatoeba #5583990 by Guybrush88, translation #1025376 by CK
- Mi ha preso l'acidità di stomacoI got heartburn
- Ho un bruciore di stomaco e mi fa male anche al pettoI have heartburn, and it also hurts in my chest
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At a restaurant after a spicy meal.
- AlessandroSenti anche tu un forte bruciore di stomaco?Do you also feel a strong heartburn?
- GiuliaSì, questo cibo era troppo piccante.Yes, this food was too spicy.
- AlessandroTi serve un bicchiere d'acqua?Do you need a glass of water?
- GiuliaNo, grazie, preferisco un po' di latte.No, thanks, I prefer a bit of milk.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “heartburn” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
