elettrolita
/e.letˈtrɔ.li.ta/masculine, alternative form
The English word "electrolyte" is translated into Italian as elettrolita. Wiktionary also lists elettrolito.
Meaning: ion that regulates the electric charge on cells and the flow of water across their membranes (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| elettrolita | /e.letˈtrɔ.li.ta/ | masculine, alternative form |
| elettrolito | /e.letˈtrɔ.li.to/ /eˌlɛt.troˈli.to/ |
masculine |
The term refers to an ion that regulates the electric charge on cells and the flow of water across their membranes.
Which one should you use?
elettrolito is the masculine noun, while elettrolita is an alternative spelling of the same word.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of both elettrolito and elettrolita is elettroliti.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable. The IPA is /e.letˈtrɔ.li.ta/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the suffix -lito comes from the Greek word for 'stone', meaning the term literally translates to 'electric stone'.
- In common Italian health and sports contexts, people often refer to sali minerali (mineral salts) instead of the technical term elettroliti.
- While elettrolito is the standard masculine form, the variant elettrolita ends in a vowel typically associated with feminine nouns, yet it remains a masculine noun in Italian.
Examples in context
- Il fluido elettrolitico è fondamentale per il corretto funzionamento del nostro organismo.Electrolytic fluid is essential for the proper functioning of our body.
- Questa bevanda sportiva è una soluzione elettrolitica ottima per idratarti.This sports drink is an excellent electrolyte solution to keep you hydrated.
- Il sodio è un elettrolita importante.Sodium is an important electrolyte.
- L'equilibrio di ogni elettrolita è fondamentale.The balance of every electrolyte is fundamental.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are talking after a workout.
- LorenzoMi sento molto stanco dopo la corsa.I feel very tired after the run.
- MartinaForse ti serve un elettrolita per idratarti.Maybe you need an electrolyte to hydrate yourself.
- LorenzoNe hai uno in borsa, Martina?Do you have one in your bag, Martina?
- MartinaSì, prendi pure questa bevanda.Yes, go ahead and take this drink.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “electrolyte” translations and entries elettrolita, elettrolito, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries elettrolito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
