Meaning
stretch mark, ladder
- A stria or mark on the skin caused by rapid stretching (usually plural).
- A run or ladder in stockings or knitted fabric.
In a sentence
Usa una crema idratante per prevenire le smagliature durante la gravidanza.
She uses a moisturizing cream to prevent stretch marks during pregnancy.
Ho notato una brutta smagliatura sulla mia calza nuova.
I noticed a bad ladder on my new stocking.
Le smagliature sulla pelle sono del tutto naturali e molto comuni.
Stretch marks on the skin are completely natural and very common.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| smagliatura | feminine · singular |
| smagliature | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Almost always used in the plural 'smagliature' when referring to skin stretch marks.
- Derived from 'smagliare' (to drop a stitch, to ladder).