antibiotici
The English phrase "antibiotics" is translated into Italian as antibiotici.
How does it change in a sentence?
antibiotici is the plural form of the noun, while the singular form is antibiotico.
Did you know?
- When discussing antibiotici in a medical context, Italians often use the verb fare, meaning 'to do', as in fare l'antibiotico, instead of 'to take'.
- In Italy, you cannot buy antibiotici without a medical prescription. Pharmacists are legally forbidden from selling them over the counter, a rule strictly enforced to combat antibiotic resistance.
- Italian medical discourse frequently contrasts antibiotici with antivirali, as there is a strong cultural emphasis on the distinction between bacterial and viral infections.
Examples in context
- A Tom sono stati degli antibiotici.Tom was given antibiotics.This sentence is useful for showing how to say someone was given antibiotici.Tatoeba #5114988 by Guybrush88, translation #5113428 by CK
- Hai assunto antibiotici durante l'infanzia?Have you taken antibiotics during childhood?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has taken antibiotici during childhood.Tatoeba #11691827 by Nuel, translation #11691826 by Nuel
- Gli antibiotici vengono usati eccessivamente.Antibiotics are overused.This sentence is useful for stating that antibiotici are overused.Tatoeba #3611335 by Guybrush88, translation #2475792 by Hybrid
- Il medico mi ha prescritto degli antibiotici per combattere un'infezione polmonare.The doctor prescribed me antibiotics to fight a lung infection.
- Ho preso un antibiotico per curare il raffreddore.I took an antibiotic to treat my cold.
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Example conversation
Sofia is asking Francesco about his health at home.
- FrancescoTi senti meglio ora?Do you feel better now?
- SofiaSì, ma devo ancora prendere gli antibiotici.Yes, but I still have to take the antibiotics.
- FrancescoQuanti giorni di terapia ti restano?How many days of treatment do you have left?
- SofiaSolo altri tre giorni.Only three more days.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
