zit

/ˈzɪt/ noun

A **zit** is a tiny, irritated bump that pops up on the skin, most often on the forehead, nose, or chin. It’s the kind of unwelcome guest that tells you your pores are throwing a tiny, oily party. Zits belong to the family of acne, ranging from barely noticeable whiteheads to red, throbbing pustules that demand attention. They appear when oil, dead skin, and bacteria jam together in a pore, and they can be coaxed away with proper cleansing, topical treatments, or simply a bit of patience. In casual speech, calling something a zit is a friendly jab at any small, unsightly raised spot.

【核心含义】皮肤上冒出的小红包,通常因毛孔堵塞引起,常见于额头、鼻子或下巴。

多用于日常口语,指代粉刺或青春痘;避免与更严重的痤疮类型混淆。注意:"长了个zit"比"患有zit"更符合表达习惯。

【Significado central】Pequeño bulto inflamado que brota en la piel —por lo general en la frente, la nariz o la barbilla— cuando grasa, células muertas y bacterias obstruyen un poro.

Voz muy informal (anglicismo); equivale a "espinilla" o, en México, "barro" o "granito". Se usa en expresiones como "me salió un zit" o "tengo un zit en la nariz", nunca como enfermedad. No debe confundirse con "acné" (el trastorno general de la piel) ni con "punto negro" (blackhead). En tono de broma puede aplicarse a cualquier pequeña protuberancia antiestética, como una bolita en la cara o un lunar abultado.

Word Origin A wonderfully direct slang word: from Yiddish 'tsits' meaning 'pimple', which itself comes from Old High German 'zizzo' meaning 'teat, nipple'. So a zit is literally a little bump, like a tiny teat. The word entered American English in the mid-20th century, probably through Jewish communities. It's a great example of how vivid, informal words often have humble, bodily origins. The adjective 'zitty' follows naturally.

noun Pimple countable

She tried to conceal the zit on her nose with makeup.

(名词) 青春痘;粉刺;痘痘

她试图用化妆品遮住鼻子上的青春痘。

(sustantivo) espinilla; grano; barro [espinilla, grano]

Intentó ocultar la espinilla de la nariz con maquillaje.

(nom) bouton; point noir; comédon; bouton d'acné; imperfection [Petit bouton inflammatoire qui apparaît sur la peau, généralement au visage.]

Elle a essayé de cacher le zit sur son nez avec du maquillage.

(Substantiv) Umgangssprachliche Bezeichnung für einen Pickel, insbesondere im Gesicht.

Sie versuchte, den **zit** auf ihrer Nase mit Make-up zu kaschieren.

(名詞) ニキビ、吹き出物

彼女は鼻の上のニキビをコンシーラーで隠そうとした。

(substantivo) espinha; cravo; borbulha; pústula

Ela tentou esconder a espinha no nariz com maquiagem.

Word parts: zit

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