herpes
The English word 'herpes' is translated into Italian as herpes.
Meaning: viral disease (noun)
Did you know?
- While herpes refers to the virus, Italians often use the phrase febbre (meaning 'fever') to describe a cold sore, calling it febbre or febbre labiale.
- The Italian word herpes retains its ancient Greek roots, where the term literally meant 'a creeping' to describe the way the skin irritation spreads.
- The Italian word herpes is an example of a scientific term that remains identical in spelling across English, Italian and Latin.
Examples in context
- La circoncisione maschile riduce il rischio di infezioni virali che causano l'herpes e il cancro.Male circumcision decreases the risk of viral infections that cause herpes and cancer.This sentence is useful for showing how the word herpes is used in the context of viral infections and medical risks.Tatoeba #1283393 by Guybrush88, translation #401878 by Grayster
- Ho scoperto di avere herpes.I discovered I have herpes.
- Non ti preoccupare, è solo un piccolo herpessino.Don't worry, it's just a little herpes.
- L'herpes è causato da un virus.Herpes is caused by a virus.
- Esistono diverse tipologie di herpes.There are different types of herpes.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are discussing health topics at a pharmacy.
- LorenzoHo letto molto sull'herpes ultimamente.I have been reading a lot about herpes lately.
- SofiaSì, è un problema comune.Yes, it is a common problem.
- LorenzoÈ facile da prevenire, vero?It is easy to prevent, right?
- SofiaDipende dalle precauzioni che prendi.It depends on the precautions you take.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries herpes, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
