Meaning
eyelid
- the skin fold that covers and protects the eye
In a sentence
Mi brucia la palpebra destra oggi.
My right eyelid burns today.
Hai la palpebra un po' rossa?
Is your eyelid a little red?
Non riesco ad aprire bene la palpebra.
I can't open my eyelid properly.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| palpebra | feminine · singular |
| palpebre | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually used in the plural for both eyes: le palpebre.
- Common with verbs like chiudere, abbassare, gonfiare.
- Do not confuse with ciglia = eyelashes.