Meaning
stain, patch
- An irregular mark, spot, or patch of color on a surface; stain or slick.
In a sentence
C'è un'enorme chiazza d'olio sull'asfalto.
There is a huge patch of oil on the asphalt.
Hai notato quella chiazza scura sul soffitto della cucina?
Did you notice that dark patch on the kitchen ceiling?
Il gatto ha il pelo bianco con alcune chiazze nere.
The cat has white fur with a few black patches.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| chiazza | feminine · singular |
| chiazze | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often refers to larger or more irregular spots than 'macchia', e.g. an oil slick on water.