Italian · Body & Health
occhio
eye
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
The organ of sight in humans and animals.
Example
Ha gli occhi azzurri come il mare.
She has eyes as blue as the sea.
Etymology
The term 'occhio' comes from the Latin 'oculus', which has maintained its association with vision and sight through centuries.
How & Where It’s Used
'Occhio' is used in a range of contexts from informal to formal, often appearing in everyday conversation as well as in medical terminology.