cicātrīcōsus
The English word 'scarred' can be translated into Latin as cicātrīcōsus or cicātrīcātus.
Meaning: having scars (adj)
Ways to say it
| Latin |
|---|
| cicātrīcōsus |
| cicātrīcātus |
Which one should you use?
cicātrīcōsus is an adjective used to describe a general state of being covered in or characterized by scars. In contrast, cicātrīcātus is the past participle used as an adjective, which often implies the specific action of having been scarred.
Did you know?
- The phrase cicātrīcātus can be used to describe something that has been 'branded'. In a Roman context, this often referred to the marking of slaves or criminals.
- The Latin suffix -ōsus in cicātrīcōsus denotes abundance. It does not just mean having a scar but suggests being 'full of' or 'abounding in' scars.
- If a scar was particularly prominent or ugly, a Roman author might use the word stigma, which refers to a mark or brand, rather than a clinical term.
Examples in context
- Illa puella, repugnando animali saevo, cicatricem notabilem accepit.That girl, while fighting a fierce animal, received a noticeable scar.
- Vultus cicātrīcōsus est terribilis.A scarred face is terrible.
Example conversation
Marcus and Lucia are discussing an old injury.
- MarcusCur bracchium tuum est cicātrīcōsus, Marce?Why is your arm scarred, Marcus?
- LuciaIn bellō vulnerātus sum.I was wounded in the war.
- MarcusDolēbitne adhuc?Does it still hurt?
- LuciaMinime, sed cutis manet cicātrīcōsa.No, but the skin remains scarred.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “scarred” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
