balm

balsamo, unguento

Olio o crema, spesso profumati, che danno sollievo alla pelle irritata o secca.

In inglese semplice: An oil or cream that makes sore or dry skin feel better, often with a pleasant smell.

• I need some lip balm.
• She rubbed a soothing balm into her dry hands.
• This herbal balm has a gentle lavender scent.

Sinonimi: salve, ointment

Espressioni comuni: lip balm, healing balm, apply balm

conforto, balsamo

Qualcosa che dà conforto e allevia tristezza, preoccupazione o sofferenza emotiva.

In inglese semplice: Something that brings comfort and reduces sadness, worry, or emotional pain.

• Her words were a balm to me.
• Music became a balm for his loneliness.
• The quiet evening offered a soothing balm after a stressful day.

Come si usa: a balm for something (Her kindness was a balm for his grief.); a balm to something (The peaceful garden was a balm to my troubled mind.)

Sinonimi: comfort, solace

Espressioni comuni: balm for something, a soothing balm, balm to something