Meaning
mole, birthmark
- A small, dark spot or blemish on human skin.
- A minor defect or flaw in an otherwise good thing.
In a sentence
Ho fatto controllare un neo sospetto dal dermatologo.
I had a suspicious mole checked by the dermatologist.
Quel neo vicino al labbro le dona molto.
That beauty mark near her lip really suits her.
La festa è stata bellissima; l'unico neo era la musica troppo alta.
The party was great; the only drawback was the music being too loud.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| neo | masculine · singular |
| nei | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is 'nei'. Do not confuse with the prefix 'neo-' meaning new or recent.