heypolyglot
Italian

polpastrello

/pol.paˈstrɛl.lo/noun · masculineC2
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Meaning

fingertip, pad

  • the fleshy underside of the tip of a finger or toe

In a sentence

Il chitarrista ha sviluppato calli spessi sui polpastrelli della mano sinistra.

The guitarist developed thick calluses on the fingertips of his left hand.

Mi sono punto il polpastrello con un ago da cucito.

I pricked my fingertip with a sewing needle.

Non premere con troppa forza il polpastrello sullo schermo touch.

Don't press your fingertip too hard on the touchscreen.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
polpastrellomasculine · singular
polpastrellimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Usually refers to fingers; 'punta del dito' is a simpler everyday alternative.
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