strizzare gli occhi
squinting
The phrase 'strizzare gli occhi' is the Italian equivalent of the English word 'squinting'. It is used to describe the action of narrowing or partially closing one's eyes, often due to bright light or difficulty seeing. It can also be used metaphorically to express doubt or disbelief.
Example sentences using: strizzare gli occhi
Quando il sole splendeva, ho dovuto strizzare gli occhi per vedere meglio.
When the sun was shining, I had to squint my eyes to see better.
This phrase describes a situation where bright sunlight makes it difficult to see clearly, prompting the speaker to squint.
La luce era così intensa che ho iniziato a strizzare gli occhi involontariamente.
The light was so intense that I started squinting involuntarily.
Here, the speaker talks about a bright light that causes them to squint without intending to.
Strizzando gli occhi, riuscivo a distinguere meglio i dettagli lontani.
Squinting my eyes, I could better distinguish the distant details.
In this example, the act of squinting helps the speaker clarify their vision and see distant objects more clearly.