Meaning
temple (of head)
- the flat part on either side of the forehead between the eye and the ear
In a sentence
Sentiva una forte fitta alla tempia sinistra.
He felt a sharp pain in his left temple.
Si massaggiò le tempie per alleviare il mal di testa.
She rubbed her temples to relieve the headache.
Ha iniziato ad avere qualche capello bianco sulle tempie.
He started getting a few grey hairs at his temples.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| tempia | feminine · singular |
| tempie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually used in the plural ('le tempie') when referring to the anatomical parts.
- Don't confuse with 'tempio' (religious temple).