Meaning
plaster, band-aid
- an adhesive bandage used to cover small wounds
- a transdermal patch for administering medicine
In a sentence
Mi sono tagliato il dito e devo mettere un cerotto.
I cut my finger and need to put on a plaster.
Hai un cerotto nella borsa per favore?
Do you have a band-aid in your bag, please?
Non togliere il cerotto finché la ferita non guarisce.
Don't remove the plaster until the wound heals.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| cerotto | masculine · singular |
| cerotti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Means both small adhesive strips for cuts and medicinal patches (e.g. nicotine patches).