Meaning
tingling, pins and needles
- a sensation of pricking, tingling, or pins and needles in a limb or body part
- a swarming or bustling movement of a crowd
In a sentence
Ho le gambe addormentate e sento uno strano formicolio ai piedi.
My legs have fallen asleep and I feel a strange tingling in my feet.
Se il formicolio al braccio sinistro persiste, consulta subito un medico.
If the pins and needles in your left arm persist, see a doctor right away.
Non riesco a muovere la mano per via di questo fastidioso formicolio.
I can't move my hand because of this annoying tingling.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| formicolio | masculine · singular |
| formicolii | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Derived from 'formica' (ant), evoking the sensation of ants crawling on the skin.
- The plural retains the accent on the 'i': 'formicolii'.