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to itch
01
rascar, rascarse
to scratch or rub the skin in response to an itching sensation
Transitive: to itch a body part or rash
Informal
Ejemplos
He could n’t stop itching his arm after the mosquito bite.
No podía dejar de rascarse el brazo después de la picadura de mosquito.
The more he itched the rash, the worse it seemed to get.
Cuanto más se rascaba la erupción, peor parecía ponerse.
02
picar, rascar
to feel a sensation on the skin that makes one want to scratch
Intransitive
Ejemplos
After being bitten by mosquitoes, her legs began to itch uncontrollably.
Después de ser picada por mosquitos, sus piernas comenzaron a picar incontrolablemente.
Wearing a wool sweater made his skin itch throughout the day.
Usar un suéter de lana hizo que su piel le picara todo el día.
InformalEjemplos
The children were itching to open their presents on Christmas morning.
Los niños morrían de ganas de abrir sus regalos en la mañana de Navidad.
She was itching to share the exciting news with her friends.
Ella ardía en deseos de compartir la emocionante noticia con sus amigos.
04
picar, escocer
to make someone or something feel the sensation of itching
Transitive: to itch a person or body part
Ejemplos
The wool sweater itched his skin and caused a rash.
El suéter de lana le picaba la piel y le causó una erupción.
The new soap seemed to itch her skin, making her uncomfortable all day.
El nuevo jabón pareció picarle la piel, haciéndola sentir incómoda todo el día.
Itch
01
picazón, comezón
an irritating feeling on the skin that would be eased by scratching that area
Ejemplos
The mosquito bite caused a persistent itch on my arm.
La picadura de mosquito causó una picazón persistente en mi brazo.
She could n't focus because of the annoying itch on her back.
No podía concentrarse debido a la molesta picazón en su espalda.
02
picazón, ansia
a strong, restless urge or desire to do something
Ejemplos
After years away from the stage, she felt an itch to perform again.
Después de años alejada del escenario, sintió una comezón por actuar de nuevo.
He had an itch to travel and explore new countries.
Tenía un deseo de viajar y explorar nuevos países.
03
sarna, picazón
a contagious skin infection caused by the itch mite; characterized by persistent itching and skin irritation
Árbol Léxico
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