cicatrice
/t͡ʃi.kaˈtri.t͡ʃe/feminine
The English word 'scar' is translated into Italian as cicatrice.
cicatrice is a noun used to describe a permanent mark left on the skin.
Meaning: permanent mark on the skin (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of cicatrice is cicatrici.
How do you pronounce it?
/tʃi.kaˈtri.tʃe/. The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The Italian word cicatrice is a direct relative of the English word 'cicatrix', a technical medical term used by doctors to describe a scar.
- While cicatrice is the technical term, Italians often use the word segno (meaning 'sign' or 'mark') in casual conversation to refer to a scar.
- The phrase rimarginare una cicatrice is used not just for skin, but to describe the act of healing a broken relationship or social divide.
Examples in context
- Tu hai una cicatrice?Do you have a scar?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has a cicatrice.Tatoeba #14027816 by Guybrush88, translation #12186304 by CK
- Vidi la cicatrice di Tom.I saw Tom's scar.This sentence is useful for identifying a specific cicatrice belonging to Tom.Tatoeba #14027812 by Guybrush88, translation #12258493 by CK
- Mostraci la tua cicatrice.Show us your scar.This sentence is useful for asking someone to show their cicatrice.Tatoeba #14027805 by Guybrush88, translation #12142570 by CK
- Il chirurgo ha chiuso la ferita, ma ha lasciato una piccola cicatrice.The surgeon closed the wound, but left a small scar.
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Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are looking at an old photo.
- GiuliaCosa hai fatto per avere quella cicatrice?What did you do to get that scar?
- MatteoMi sono fatto male da bambino.I hurt myself when I was a child.
- GiuliaLa tua cicatrice è molto evidente.Your scar is very noticeable.
- MatteoSì, è rimasta per sempre.Yes, it stayed forever.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scar” translations and entries cicatrice, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cicatrice, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
