Meaning
bruise, contusion
- an injury where blood capillaries are ruptured without breaking the skin; bruise, contusion
In a sentence
Il ciclista ha riportato solo lievi contusioni dopo la caduta.
The cyclist suffered only minor bruises after the fall.
La contusione al ginocchio richiede qualche giorno di riposo.
The bruise on the knee requires a few days of rest.
Per fortuna gli esami non hanno mostrato alcuna contusione interna grave.
Fortunately, the exams showed no severe internal contusion.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| contusione | feminine · singular |
| contusioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Medical and formal term for 'livido' or 'ematoma'.
- Feminine noun ending in -one; plural is 'contusioni'.