Meaning
migraine
- a severe recurring headache, often on one side
In a sentence
Oggi ho l'emicrania e resto a casa.
Today I have a migraine and I'm staying home.
Soffri spesso di emicrania?
Do you often suffer from migraines?
Ieri non sono uscita per l'emicrania.
Yesterday I didn't go out because of a migraine.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| emicrania | feminine · singular |
| emicranie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually feminine: l'emicrania, un'emicrania.
- Common with avere: avere l'emicrania.
- Stronger and more specific than mal di testa.