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Italian

schiuma

/ˈskjuma/noun · feminineB2
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 8,767

Meaning

foam, lather, froth

  • a mass of small bubbles formed on or inside a liquid
  • a manufactured spongy substance used for shaving or packing

In a sentence

Applica la schiuma da barba prima di raderti.

Apply shaving foam before shaving.

Questo bagnoschiuma produce una schiuma soffice e profumata.

This bubble bath produces a soft, fragrant foam.

Non mi piace la birra quando ha troppa schiuma.

I don't like beer when it has too much froth.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
schiumafeminine · singular
schiumefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Widely used for hygiene products, such as shaving foam ('schiuma da barba').

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