Meaning
swelling
- an abnormal enlargement or puffiness in a part of the body
- a bloated feeling, especially in the abdomen
In a sentence
Il ghiaccio aiuta a ridurre il gonfiore alla caviglia.
Ice helps reduce the swelling in the ankle.
Hai ancora quel fastidioso gonfiore allo stomaco?
Do you still have that annoying bloating in your stomach?
Dopo l'operazione non ho notato alcun gonfiore.
After the surgery, I didn't notice any swelling.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| gonfiore | masculine · singular |
| gonfiori | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used for medical swelling ('gonfiore alla caviglia') or digestive bloating ('gonfiore addominale').