Meaning
burn
- an injury caused by heat, fire, or chemicals
- a burn mark on the skin
In a sentence
Mi sono fatto un'ustione al braccio.
I got a burn on my arm.
Hai messo la crema sull'ustione?
Did you put cream on the burn?
L'ustione non è molto grave.
The burn is not very serious.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ustione | feminine · singular |
| ustioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually refers to a medical burn on the skin.
- Not the same as bruciatura, which is often more general or everyday.
- Feminine noun: un'ustione, le ustioni.