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    Comezón (en. Itch)

    /ko.meˈθon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Uncomfortable sensation on the skin that makes one want to scratch.
    The itch on my arms was caused by an allergy.
    El comezón en mis brazos fue provocado por una alergia.
    It can be a symptom of various dermatological conditions.
    She had an itch after coming into contact with grass.
    Ella tuvo comezón después de estar en contacto con la hierba.
    It is often caused by dryness, allergies, or infections.
    The itch on the scalp can be a sign of dermatitis.
    El comezón en el cuero cabelludo puede ser un signo de dermatitis.

    Etymology

    Derived from the verb 'comenzar', in the sense of initiating a sensation on the skin.

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    itchiness on the skin
    Irritation or itching on the surface of the skin.
    comezón en la piel
    relieve the itch
    Act of reducing or eliminating the sensation of itching.
    aliviar el comezón
    nerve itch
    Itching associated with anxiety or stress.
    comezón de nervios

    Related Words

    itching
    Sensation of wanting to scratch.
    picazón
    irritation
    Defensive reaction of the body to an aggression.
    irritación
    allergy
    Abnormal reaction of the immune system to certain substances.
    alergia

    Slang Meanings

    Itchiness informally referred to in everyday slang.
    I can't handle this itch, it's horrible.
    No puedo con este comezón, es horrible.
    Express to someone that it causes you discomfort.
    It makes me itch just thinking about that situation.
    Me da comezón solo pensar en esa situación.