Meaning
cross-eyed, squinting
- Having eyes that look in different directions; affected by strabismus.
- Metaphorically, skewed or looking in two conflicting directions at once.
In a sentence
Il bambino è leggermente strabico ma l'oculista dice che migliorerà.
The child is slightly cross-eyed, but the eye doctor says it will improve.
Il gatto ha uno sguardo simpaticamente strabico.
The cat has a charmingly cross-eyed gaze.
Non è strabica, fa solo fatica a mettere a fuoco da vicino.
She isn't cross-eyed; she just struggles to focus up close.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| strabico | masculine · singular |
| strabica | feminine · singular |
| strabici | masculine · plural |
| strabiche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- The masculine plural is 'strabici' (/ˈstra.bi.tʃi/).
- Can also be used as a noun meaning a cross-eyed person.