medicina per il raffreddore
/me.diˈt͡ʃi.na per il raf.fredˈdo.re/word by word
The English phrase "cold medicine" is translated into Italian as medicina per il raffreddore.
This phrase refers to a medication used to treat the symptoms of a common cold.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of medicina (medicine), per (for), il (the) and raffreddore (cold).
Which one should you use?
While medicina per il raffreddore is a general term, if you are specifically looking for medicine to clear a stuffy nose, you can use the more specific term decongestionante (decongestant).
How do you pronounce it?
It consists of 7 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The 'i' in the word il is a 'svarabhakti' vowel, which was added over time simply to make the word easier to pronounce.
- In Italian, the concept of 'catching a cold' is linked to the idea of 'cooling', whereas English uses a 'catching' metaphor.
- Italians often distinguish between medicina and farmaco, with the latter being a more technical term for the active drug compound.
Examples in context
- Salve, avete un buon farmaco per il raffreddore?Hello, do you have a good cold medicine?
- Mi consigliate un buon medicinale per il raffreddore?Could you recommend a good cold medicine?
- Sai dove posso comprare una buona medicina per il raffreddore?Do you know where I can buy a good cold medicine?
- Ho bisogno di una buona cura per il raffreddore.I need a good treatment for the cold.
- Devo prendere una medicina per il raffreddore.I need to take a cold medicine.
- Hai una medicina per il raffreddore in casa?Do you have a cold medicine at home?
- Questa medicina per il raffreddore è molto efficace.This cold medicine is very effective.
Example conversation
Giulia is feeling unwell at home and Alessandro is checking on her.
- AlessandroCome ti senti, Giulia?How are you feeling, Giulia?
- GiuliaHo un brutto raffreddore.I have a bad cold.
- AlessandroVuoi una medicina per il raffreddore?Do you want a cold medicine?
- GiuliaSì, grazie Alessandro, la prenderei volentieri.Yes, thanks Alessandro, I would gladly take it.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (medicina, per, il, raffreddore) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries il, medicina, per, raffreddore, CC BY-SA 4.0.
