blister

• Sustantivo que designa una pequeña elevación llena de líquido en la piel, o un defecto similar en una superficie pintada o recubierta, o una ampolla en una planta.

A noun referring to a small bubble-like swelling on the skin filled with fluid, or a similar raised defect on a painted or coated surface, or a swelling on a plant.

1. Skin swellingB1formalmedical

   A small pocket of fluid that forms on the skin, typically caused by friction, burning, or other injury.

   Ampolla en la piel

   • She got a blister on her heel from wearing new shoes.
   • The burn caused a painful blister on his arm.
   • Doctors recommend not popping a blister to avoid infection.

   Sinónimosblebbullavesicle

2. Surface flawB2formaltechnical

   A raised area or bubble on a painted or coated surface, caused by poor adhesion or trapped air.

   Ampolla en pintura o recubrimiento

   • The paint job was ruined by blisters forming on the wall.
   • A blister appeared on the car's finish due to moisture underneath.
   • The contractor had to sand down the blister before repainting.

   Sinónimosblebbubblebulgeswelling

3. Plant swellingC1formalscientific

   A raised, swollen area on a plant, often caused by disease, insects, or environmental factors.

   Ampolla en plantas

   • The leaves showed blisters from a fungal infection.
   • Blisters on the stem indicated an infestation of pests.
   • The botanist studied the blister on the plant's surface.

   Sinónimosblebexcrescencegallpustuletuberclewart

• Verbo que se usa para indicar la formación de ampollas en la piel o en una superficie, o para señalar la causa de dicha formación.

A verb used to indicate the formation of blisters on the skin or surface, or to cause such formation.

1. Develop blistersB1formal

   To become covered with blisters, typically as a result of friction, burning, or other skin irritation.

   Formar ampollas

   • His feet blistered after the long hike.
   • The skin on her hands blistered from the heat.
   • If you don't wear gloves, your palms will blister.

   Sinónimosvesicate

2. Criticize harshlyC1informal

   To subject someone to severe or scathing criticism.

   criticar duramente

   • The critic blistered the actor's performance in the review.
   • The manager blistered the team for their poor results.
   • She was blistered by her boss for missing the deadline.

   Sinónimoscastigatecensurecondemnexcoriatelambasteroastscathescorch

   Antónimoscommendlaudpraise

3. Cause blisters to formB1formal

   To cause a blister or blisters to appear on a surface, especially skin.

   ampollar

   • The harsh chemicals blistered the paint on the car.
   • The sun blistered his shoulders after hours of exposure.
   • The hot pan blistered the countertop.

   Sinónimosvesicate