sanguigno

blood (adjective)

adjective sahn-GWEE-nyoh Rare

Also means

hot-tempered, sanguine

Usage Note

Sanguigno most commonly appears in the compound gruppo sanguigno (blood group) and pressione sanguigna (blood pressure). As a standalone adjective it can also describe a hot-tempered or ruddy-complexioned person (un tipo sanguigno). Do not confuse with sanguinoso (bloody, gory).

Examples

"Qual è il tuo gruppo sanguigno?"

Natural Translation

What is your blood type?

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