tampone Covid
The English phrase 'covid test' is translated into Italian as tampone Covid.
The term is used to describe the medical procedure used to determine if a person is infected with the SARS-CoV-2 virus. You may also encounter the term Tampone Nasofaringeo, which refers specifically to a swab test taken from the nasopharyngeal area. When you want to say 'to take a Covid test', Italians use the phrase fare un tampone rather than using the verb for 'to take'.
What does it mean word for word?
The word tampone literally means 'swab', referring to the physical tool used during the test.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase tampone Covid, the word 'Covid' acts as an attributive modifier for the noun tampone.
What mistakes should you avoid?
Instead, use the verb 'fare' to say fare un tampone.
Did you know?
- In a journalistic or metaphorical sense, an Italian might use the word tampone to describe a 'stopgap measure' or a temporary fix used to patch a problem.
- The word tampone does not just refer to the medical tool, but is also used in Italian to describe a 'stopper' or 'plug' used to seal a hole.
- The word tampone is also used in the context of printing and art to describe a 'dab' or a 'blot' of ink or paint.
Examples in context
- Ho bisogno di fare un test Covid prima di viaggiare.I need to take a Covid test before traveling.
- Il dottore mi ha consigliato di effettuare un test Covid a scopo precauzionale.The doctor advised me to take a Covid test as a precautionary measure.
- Devo fare un tampone prima di andare in viaggio.I need to do a swab before traveling.
- Hai già fatto il tampone?Have you already taken the swab test?
- Prima di entrare nel ristorante, devi fare un test rapido.Before entering the restaurant, you need to take a rapid test.
- I test rapidi sono diventati molto comuni grazie alla loro velocità diagnostica.Rapid tests have become very common due to their diagnostic speed.
- Mi hanno prescritto un test sierologico per verificare se ho già avuto il Covid.I have been prescribed a serology test to check if I have already had Covid.
- La mia amica ha appena fatto il test sierologico ed è risultata positiva agli anticorpi.My friend just took the serology test, and she tested positive for antibodies.
- Mi hanno prenotato un tampone nasofaringeo per domani mattina.I have been scheduled for a nasopharyngeal swab test tomorrow morning.
- Il tampone nasofaringeo è leggermente scomodo ma è una procedura rapida.The nasopharyngeal swab is slightly uncomfortable, but it is a quick procedure.
- Devo fare un tampone Covid.I need to take a covid test.
- Il tampone Covid è risultato negativo.The covid test came back negative.
- Dove posso fare un tampone Covid rapidamente?Where can I take a covid test quickly?
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Giulia are talking on the phone about health precautions.
- GiuliaLorenzo, hai fatto il tampone Covid?Lorenzo, did you take a covid test?
- LorenzoSì, Giulia, l'ho fatto stamattina.Yes, Giulia, I did it this morning.
- GiuliaCom'è andata?How did it go?
- LorenzoTutto bene, il tampone Covid è negativo.Everything is fine, the covid test is negative.
