Meaning
sting; bite; injection
- a sting or bite from an insect or small animal
- an injection or shot given for medical reasons
In a sentence
Ho una puntura di zanzara sul braccio.
I have a mosquito bite on my arm.
Ti fa male la puntura?
Does the injection hurt?
Non serve fare una puntura per curare questo disturbo.
There is no need for an injection to treat this ailment.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| puntura | feminine · singular |
| punture | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In everyday medical Italian, 'fare una puntura' is common for giving or getting an injection (synonym: 'iniezione').