coagulo di sangue
The English phrase "blood clot" is translated into Italian as coagulo di sangue.
This term refers to a clot formed from platelets and other elements.
Meaning: clot formed from platelets and other elements (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of coagulo (clot) and di sangue (of blood).
How does it change in a sentence?
To express the plural "blood clots", use coaguli di sangue.
Did you know?
- The word coagulo shares a linguistic ancestor with the Italian word caglio, which refers to the enzyme used to curdle milk when making cheese.
- In Italian, the word sangue is used in many idioms to describe kinship or passion, such as sangue blu for 'blue blood' to denote nobility.
- In an Italian medical context, doctors often use the single word trombo to describe a clot, which is a direct relative of the English 'thrombosis'.
Examples in context
- Ho un coagulo di sangue nella gamba.I have a blood clot in my leg.
- Oggi ho scoperto di avere un embolo nel polmone.Today I found out I have a blood clot in my lung.
- Il medico ha trovato un coagulo di sangue.The doctor found a blood clot.
- Il rischio di un coagulo di sangue è alto.The risk of a blood clot is high.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are discussing a medical report at home.
- MatteoIl referto parla di un coagulo di sangue.The report mentions a blood clot.
- MartinaÈ pericoloso per la tua salute, Matteo?Is it dangerous for your health, Matteo?
- MatteoSì, ma il dottore è molto attento.Yes, but the doctor is very careful.
- MartinaTi auguro di stare meglio presto.I hope you feel better soon.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coagulo, di, sangue, CC BY-SA 4.0.
