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ciglia

English translation of ciglia

eyelash

The word 'ciglia' is the Italian translation for 'eyelash'. It is used to describe the short, curved hairs that grow on the edges of the eyelids. 'Ciglia' is a feminine noun, and it can be used in both singular and plural forms. In Italian, 'ciglia' is often used in beauty and cosmetics contexts, for example, when talking about mascara or false eyelashes.


Example sentences using: ciglia

Le sue ciglia sono lunghissime.

English translation of Le sue ciglia sono lunghissime.

Her eyelashes are very long.

This phrase highlights the beauty of long eyelashes, often admired in individuals.

Ho messo il mascara sulle ciglia.

English translation of Ho messo il mascara sulle ciglia.

I put mascara on my eyelashes.

This sentence describes the action of applying mascara, a common beauty practice to enhance eyelashes.

Guardando il cielo, le ciglia le si sono bagnate di pioggia.

English translation of Guardando il cielo, le ciglia le si sono bagnate di pioggia.

Looking at the sky, her eyelashes got wet from the rain.

This example conveys a scenario where rain affects the eyelashes, illustrating an interaction with nature.

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