amputare
/am.puˈta.re/
The English phrase 'amputate' is translated into Italian as amputare.
The verb amputare is used to mean to surgically remove a body part.
Meaning: to surgically remove a body part (verb)
How does it change in a sentence?
The past participle of amputare is amputato, which is used to form compound tenses or as an adjective. The noun form of the verb is amputazione.
How do you pronounce it?
amputare is pronounced /am.puˈta.re/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- While amputare is the precise medical term, the more common, everyday verb for 'to cut off' something is mozzare. This is the same verb used when someone 'cuts' a piece of mozzarella cheese, which is actually named after its shape being 'cut off' pieces.
- In legal or archaic Italian contexts, the term can sometimes refer to the reduction or 'cutting off' of rights or powers.
- In historical Italian texts, amputare was sometimes used in gardening to describe the severe pruning of vines or trees to encourage growth.
Examples in context
- Dovetti amputare la gamba di Tom.I had to amputate Tom's leg.Tatoeba #11252648 by Guybrush88, translation #2331755 by CK
- Dovrò amputare.I'll have to amputate.Tatoeba #8670153 by Guybrush88, translation #8669826 by ajje
- Il medico ha amputato l'arto.The doctor amputated the limb.
- I chirurghi amputeranno la gamba domani.The surgeons will amputate the leg tomorrow.
- Quando mi sono ferito, ho dovuto tagliare una parte del dito.When I got injured, I had to cut off a part of my finger.
- Il chirurgo deve amputare l'alluce.The surgeon must amputate the big toe.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A doctor explains a surgical procedure to a patient's relative.
- LorenzoDobbiamo amputare l'arto per evitare l'infezione.We must amputate the limb to avoid infection.
- SofiaÈ necessario amputare subito la mano?Is it necessary to amputate the hand immediately?
- LorenzoSì, Sofia, è l'unica soluzione sicura.Yes, Sofia, it is the only safe solution.
- SofiaCapisco, Lorenzo, faremo il meglio per lui.I understand, Lorenzo, we will do our best for him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “amputate” translations and entries amputare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
