rischio biologico
/ˈris.kjo bi.oˈlɔ.d͡ʒi.ko/word by word
The English word "biohazard" is translated into Italian as rischio biologico.
In Italian, instead of using a single noun like the English "biohazard", speakers typically use the descriptive phrase rischio biologico to express this concept, particularly within technical and safety contexts.
Meaning: biological risk (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of rischio, meaning "risk" and biologico, meaning "biological".
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form is rischi biologici, where both the noun and the adjective are pluralized to match.
How do you pronounce it?
The first of the 6 syllables is stressed.
Did you know?
- The word biologico is also the standard term for 'organic' when referring to food, meaning a 'biohazard' shares its root with 'organic farming'.
- The word rischio is etymologically linked to the act of cutting, tracing back to the Latin verb resecare which means 'to cut off'.
- Italian safety signage for a 'biohazard' often uses the English term 'Biohazard' alongside rischio biologico to ensure international recognition in labs.
Examples in context
- Nel laboratorio, assicurati di indossare i guanti protettivi a causa del rischio biologico.In the lab, make sure to wear protective gloves due to the biohazard.
- Dovrebbero mettere un avvertimento di rischio biologico sulla porta della sala.They should put a biohazard warning on the door of the room.
- C'è un rischio biologico in questo laboratorio.There is a biological risk in this laboratory.
- Seguiamo le norme per il rischio biologico.We follow the biological risk regulations.
- Il contenitore serve a gestire il rischio biologico.The container is used to manage the biological risk.
Example conversation
Two scientists are discussing safety protocols in a lab.
- GiuliaLorenzo, hai visto il cartello sul rischio biologico?Lorenzo, did you see the biological risk sign?
- LorenzoSì, Giulia, l'ho visto proprio all'ingresso.Yes, Giulia, I saw it right at the entrance.
- GiuliaDobbiamo indossare i guanti per sicurezza.We must wear gloves for safety.
- LorenzoHai ragione, è meglio non rischiare.You are right, it is better not to take a risk.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (rischio, biologico) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries biologico, rischio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
