varicoso
The English adjective varicose is translated into Italian as varicoso.
The word is used to describe something that is abnormally swollen.
Meaning: abnormally swollen (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes to match the gender and number of the noun it describes: use varicosa for the feminine singular, varicosi for the masculine plural and varicose for the feminine plural.
Did you know?
- The word shares a linguistic root with the Latin varus, meaning 'bow-legged', describing a physical deformity.
- Italian pharmacy labels for treatments of varici often emphasize leggerezza, meaning 'lightness', as the desired sensory result of the treatment.
- Unlike in English, where 'varicose' is almost exclusively linked to veins, varicoso can occasionally be used in Italian pathology to describe other swollen tissues.
Examples in context
- Oggi mi fa male la gamba a causa delle vene varicose.Today my leg hurts because of the varicose veins.
- Mia madre ha delle vene varicose molto visibili.My mother has very visible varicose veins.
- Le vene varicose possono causare dolore e gonfiore.Varicose veins can cause pain and swelling.
- Le mie vene varicose sono molto evidenti.My varicose veins are very prominent.
- Spesso provo dolore e pesantezza alle gambe a causa delle vene varicose.I often experience pain and heaviness in my legs due to varicose veins.
- Le vene varicose possono dare prurito e crampi muscolari.Varicose veins can cause itching and muscle cramps.
Example conversation
Lorenzo is talking to Martina about a health concern.
- LorenzoMartina, guarda questo capillare varicoso sulla caviglia.Martina, look at this varicose capillary on my ankle.
- MartinaNon sembra grave, ma dovresti chiedere al medico.It doesn't look serious, but you should ask the doctor.
- LorenzoSì, credo che sia ereditario in famiglia.Yes, I think it's hereditary in my family.
- MartinaAllora è meglio fare un controllo presto.Then it's better to get a check-up soon.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “varicose” translations and entries varicoso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
