blister

• Substantivo que designa uma pequena bolha inchada na pele, cheia de líquido, ou um defeito semelhante em uma superfície pintada ou revestida, ou ainda um inchaço em uma 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.

   Bolha

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblebbullavesicle

2. Surface flawB2formaltechnical

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

   Bolha

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblebbubblebulgeswelling

3. Plant swellingC1formalscientific

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

   Vesícula

   • 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.

   Sinônimosblebexcrescencegallpustuletuberclewart

• Verbo usado para indicar a formação de bolhas na pele ou na superfície, ou para apontar a causa dessa formação.

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.

   Cobrir-se de bolhas

   • 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.

   Sinônimosvesicate

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.

   Sinônimoscastigatecensurecondemnexcoriatelambasteroastscathescorch

   Antônimoscommendlaudpraise

3. Cause blisters to formB1formal

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

   Causar bolhas

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

   Sinônimosvesicate