Meaning
compress, pack
- a medical compress or poultice applied to the body
- a cosmetic pack or mask applied to hair or skin
In a sentence
Fai un impacco freddo sulla caviglia per ridurre il gonfiore.
Put a cold compress on your ankle to reduce the swelling.
Applico regolarmente un impacco nutriente sui capelli secchi.
I regularly apply a nourishing pack to my dry hair.
Gli impacchi di camomilla non hanno alleviato il dolore agli occhi?
Didn't the chamomile compresses relieve your eye pain?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| impacco | masculine · singular |
| impacchi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used both for medical compresses ('impacco freddo') and beauty treatments ('impacco per capelli').