eruzione cutanea
The English phrase skin rash is translated into Italian as eruzione cutanea.
Eruzione cutanea is the standard term used in medical or formal contexts to describe a noticeable change in the texture or color of the skin, often causing redness or itching.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of eruzione (eruption) and cutanea (relating to the skin).
Which one should you use?
Both eruzione cutanea and rash cutaneo are formal ways to say skin rash.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of eruzione cutanea is eruzioni cutanee.
Did you know?
- The word sfogo is used for both a skin rash and an emotional outburst. It suggests that the skin is 'venting' irritation in the same way a person vents stress through shouting or crying.
- The word eruzione is used identically for both a skin rash and a volcanic eruption. Both events are viewed as something bursting forth from a hidden interior.
- The adjective cutanea is derived from the Latin cutis, which is the same root found in the English word 'cuticle'.
Examples in context
- Ho un'eruzione cutanea sul braccio.I have a skin rash on my arm.
- Ho un rash cutaneo sul petto.I have a skin rash on my chest.
- Ho un eritema sulla gamba.I have a skin rash on my leg.
- Ho una strana eruzione cutanea sul braccio.I have a strange skin rash on my arm.
- Questa eruzione cutanea è molto pruriginosa.This skin rash is very itchy.
- Il medico ha visto l'eruzione cutanea.The doctor saw the skin rash.
Example conversation
Francesco shows a mark on his leg to Sofia.
- FrancescoSofia, guarda questa eruzione cutanea sulla gamba.Sofia, look at this skin rash on my leg.
- SofiaSembra molto rossa, ti prude?It looks very red, does it itch?
- FrancescoSì, prude moltissimo da stamattina.Yes, it has been itching a lot since this morning.
- SofiaDovresti andare dal medico subito.You should go to the doctor immediately.
