Meaning
ointment, salve
- a greasy or oily substance used on the skin to soothe or heal
In a sentence
Il farmacista mi ha preparato un unguento naturale per le scottature.
The pharmacist prepared a natural ointment for burns for me.
Applica questo unguento due volte al giorno sulla pelle arrossata.
Apply this ointment twice a day on the irritated skin.
L'unguento non ha placato il dolore come speravo.
The ointment did not soothe the pain as I had hoped.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| unguento | masculine · singular |
| unguenti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Slightly more formal or traditional than 'pomata' or 'crema'.
- The 'gu' group is pronounced /ɡw/, rhyming with 'vento'.