pruriginoso
The English word 'itchy' is translated into Italian as pruriginoso.
Meaning: Translations (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective pruriginoso must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. The forms are: pruriginoso for masculine singular, pruriginosa for feminine singular, pruriginosi for masculine plural and pruriginiose for feminine plural. When describing an itchy part of the body, use the preposition 'a' followed by the body part, for example Ho un prurito al braccio (I have an itchy arm).
Did you know?
- If you want to say someone has 'itchy palms' due to greed, Italians might instead use expressions related to 'having a hunger' for something, rather than using pruriginoso.
- While pruriginoso is the medical term, Italians often use the verb prudere to describe the sensation. If someone's arm is itchy, they might simply say Mi prude il braccio.
- The noun prurito can also be used figuratively in Italian to describe a constant, nagging desire or a 'tingle' to do something, such as a 'prurito di scrivere' (an itch to write).
Examples in context
- Ho un prurito fastidioso alla gamba sinistra.I have an annoying itch on my left leg.
- Ho un rossore pruriginoso sulla schiena.I have an itchy redness on my back.
Example conversation
Chiara and Alessandro are looking at clothes in a store.
- ChiaraTi piace questo scialle rosso, Alessandro?Do you like this red shawl, Alessandro?
- AlessandroSì, ma sembra un materiale molto pruriginoso.Yes, but it looks like a very itchy material.
- ChiaraHai ragione, preferisco qualcosa di più morbido.You are right, I prefer something softer.
- AlessandroCerchiamo un altro colore allora.Let's look for another color then.
