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I am having troubles translating this expression into English. I know the expression "hollow cheeks" exists, but I can't find a way to translate "scavate nel volto" using the same structure (e.g., carved into the face; which appears to be wrong, unfortunately).

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  • which appears to be wrong according to whom? What is the context?
    – nico
    Commented Aug 31, 2014 at 12:24
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    If your problem is how to say something in English, then this is a question about English language, not Italian (even if the cue came from an Italian text). If it is about the comprehension of an Italian expression (independently on how to say the same in other languages), please rephrase your question.
    – DaG
    Commented Aug 31, 2014 at 15:39
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    (I took the liberty of correcting guancie into guance.)
    – DaG
    Commented Aug 31, 2014 at 15:40
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    Also, "emaciated, deep-sunken cheeks"?
    – user193
    Commented Aug 31, 2014 at 21:55
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    As I am finding with translations in the opposite direction, it is not necessary to have a direct translation of a local or idiomatic way of saying something. Communicating the idea is the most important thing in writing or speaking. I believe that your expression is conveying an image of someone with hollow, emaciated facial features, as suggested by the comments above.
    – Jim's Mum
    Commented Sep 3, 2014 at 1:08

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