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bruciore

burning sensation

noun broo-CHOH-reh Rare
Body & Health Senses

Origin: From bruciare (to burn) + -ore (noun suffix indicating a sensation), from Latin urere.

Also means

sting

Usage Note

Bruciore refers to a burning or stinging sensation, often physical (bruciore agli occhi = burning/stinging eyes, bruciore di stomaco = heartburn). It can also be used figuratively for the sting of a defeat or insult. The plural bruciori is possible but the noun is often used in the singular with a body-part qualifier.

Examples

"Sento un forte bruciore agli occhi."

Natural Translation

I feel a strong burning sensation in my eyes.

Literal Translation

I-feel a strong burning to-the eyes.

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