guarigione
/ɡwa.riˈd͡ʒo.ne/feminine
In Italian, healing is guarigione.
guarigione refers to the process of regeneration. It can be used in phrases such as completa guarigione to mean full healing, or as part of the expression buona guarigione to wish someone a speedy recovery.
Meaning: process of regeneration (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun guarigione is derived from the verb guarire, which means to heal or to recover.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ɡwa.riˈdʒo.ne/. It has four syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
English speakers might mistakenly use cura (which means care or cure) when they actually want to describe the process of guarigione (healing or recovery).
Did you know?
- The root of guarigione shares a common ancestor with the English word 'ward', as both stem from a concept of guarding or protecting.
- The term guarigione is often used in Italian folklore and religious contexts to describe 'miraculous healing', referred to as guarigione miracolosa.
- In Italian, the phrase guarire le ferite can be used literally for physical wounds or metaphorically for healing emotional pain from a past relationship or trauma.
Examples in context
- Ho pianto per quello che sarebbe potuto essere, ma segue la guarigione.I've cried over what could have been, but healing follows.This sentence shows how healing follows certain events.Tatoeba #13218384 by Nuel, translation #13218383 by Nuel
- Secondo la saggezza popolare, il processo di guarigione avviene gradualmente con il passare del tempo.According to popular wisdom, the healing process gradually occurs as time goes by.This sentence describes the gradual nature of the healing process.Tatoeba #12123055 by Nuel, translation #12123054 by Nuel
- Il detto ci ricorda che, sebbene il dolore possa persistere, il tempo può portare conforto e guarigione.The saying reminds us that although pain may linger, time can bring comfort and healing.This sentence illustrates how time can bring both comfort and healing.Tatoeba #12123072 by Nuel, translation #12123071 by Nuel
- Spero che tu guarisca prestoI hope you heal quickly
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Martina is asking Alessandro about his recovery from a surgery.
- MartinaCome va la tua guarigione, Alessandro?How is your healing going, Alessandro?
- AlessandroSto migliorando ogni giorno, grazie.I am improving every day, thanks.
- MartinaIl medico è soddisfatto della guarigione?Is the doctor satisfied with the healing?
- AlessandroSì, dice che tutto procede bene.Yes, he says everything is progressing well.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “healing” translations and entries guarigione, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries guarigione, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
