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lentiggine

/lenˈtidd͡ʒine/noun · feminineB2
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Meaning

freckle

  • A small brownish spot on the skin, typically caused by sun exposure; freckle.

In a sentence

D'estate mi escono sempre molte lentiggini sul naso.

In the summer I always get many freckles on my nose.

Ha i capelli rossi e il viso coperto di lentiggini.

He has red hair and a face covered in freckles.

Una singola lentiggine è comparsa sulla sua guancia.

A single freckle appeared on her cheek.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
lentigginefeminine · singular
lentigginifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Usually used in the plural, 'lentiggini'.
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