Meaning
cheekbone
- the prominent bone below the eye; cheekbone
In a sentence
Quella modella è famosa per i suoi zigomi alti e pronunciati.
That model is famous for her high, prominent cheekbones.
Il calciatore ha subito un colpo violento allo zigomo destro?
Did the soccer player take a violent hit to his right cheekbone?
Il trucco non nasconde la cicatrice evidente sullo zigomo.
The makeup doesn't hide the obvious scar on the cheekbone.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| zigomo | masculine · singular |
| zigomi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Very frequently used in the plural ('gli zigomi').
- Takes the definite article 'lo' in the singular and 'gli' in the plural.