Meaning
pimple, spot, zit
- a small inflamed spot on the skin, pimple or zit
In a sentence
Stamattina mi è spuntato un brutto brufolo sul naso.
This morning an ugly pimple popped up on my nose.
Non dovresti mai spremere quel brufolo, lascialo stare.
You should never squeeze that pimple; leave it alone.
Usa questa crema specifica per eliminare i brufoli.
Use this specific cream to clear up pimples.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| brufolo | masculine · singular |
| brufoli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Informal synonym: 'spuntone' (rare); medical term: 'foruncolo'.
- Plural is regular: 'brufoli'.