How to Say “Contraception” in Italian

contraccezione
/kon.trat.t͡ʃetˈt͡sjo.ne/feminine
Contraception in Italian is contraccezione.
The term contraccezione refers to the use of a device or procedure.
Meaning: use of a device or procedure (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

contraccezione is a feminine noun, meaning it is used with feminine articles such as la (the) or una (a).

How do you pronounce it?

The word has 5 syllables and the stress is on the 4th syllable: /kon.trat.tʃetˈtsjo.ne/.

Did you know?

  • While contraccezione is the technical term, Italians often use the phrase protezione ('protection') in social settings to imply the use of contraception.
  • The root concepire (to conceive) is used in Italian for both biological conception and the act of 'conceiving' or 'imagining' an idea.
  • While contraccezione is the technical term, in casual conversation, Italians often refer to specific products like la pillola (the pill) to discuss the topic indirectly.

Examples in context

  • La contraccezione è importante per la pianificazione familiare
    Contraception is important for family planning
  • Il controllo delle nascite è una scelta personale
    Birth control is a personal choice
  • Usi un anticoncezionale?
    Do you use a contraceptive?
  • Mi serve un anticoncezionale
    I need a contraceptive
  • Prendo la pillola
    I take the pill
  • Hai un preservativo?
    Do you have a condom?
  • È meglio usare il preservativo per la sicurezza
    It's better to use a condom for safety
  • La contraccezione è importante per la salute.
    Contraception is important for health.
  • Dobbiamo informarci bene sulla contraccezione.
    We need to inform ourselves well about contraception.
  • Esistono vari metodi di contraccezione.
    There are various methods of contraception.

Example conversation

A young couple is discussing reproductive health at home.

  1. Francesco

    Giulia, hai letto l'articolo sulla contraccezione?
    Giulia, did you read the article about contraception?
  2. Giulia

    Sì, Francesco, è molto interessante.
    Yes, Francesco, it is very interesting.
  3. Francesco

    Vorrei che fossimo preparati su ogni scelta.
    I would like us to be prepared for every choice.
  4. Giulia

    Sono d'accordo, la prevenzione è fondamentale.
    I agree, prevention is fundamental.
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