Meaning
bandage, blindfold
- A strip of cloth used to bind a wound or injury; bandage
- A piece of cloth placed over the eyes; blindfold
In a sentence
L'infermiere cambiava la benda sulla ferita ogni giorno.
The nurse changed the bandage on the wound every day.
Mettiti questa benda sugli occhi prima di iniziare il gioco.
Put this blindfold over your eyes before starting the game.
Il medico gli ha applicato una benda elastica al polso.
The doctor applied an elastic bandage to his wrist.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| benda | feminine · singular |
| bende | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'fasciare con una benda' for 'to bandage' or 'mettere una benda' for 'to put on a blindfold/bandage'.
- Do not confuse with 'cerotto' (adhesive plaster/band-aid).