Meaning
ointment, cream
- A medicated or cosmetic semi-solid preparation applied to the skin
In a sentence
Metti questa pomata sulla puntura d'insetto.
Put this ointment on the insect bite.
Il medico mi ha consigliato una pomata per la schiena.
The doctor recommended an ointment for my back.
Hai comprato la pomata per le scottature in farmacia?
Did you buy the burn ointment at the pharmacy?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| pomata | feminine · singular |
| pomate | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Typically refers to medical ointments for bites, bruises, or burns, rather than everyday beauty moisturizers ('crema').