hospice
The Italian word for hospice is hospice.
hospice refers to a facility or organization that offers palliative care for the terminally ill.
Meaning: a facility or organization offering palliative care for the terminally ill (noun)
Which one should you use?
You can also use the more specific formal term struttura sanitaria per cure palliative.
Did you know?
- In common Italian, using the word ospizio to mean a hospice can be misunderstood, as it often refers specifically to an old-age home or a shelter for the destitute.
- The linguistic link between ospedale and hospice reflects the ancient tradition of 'hospitality' offered to pilgrims and the sick along the roads of Italy.
- The Italian term accompagnamento is often used to describe the philosophy of hospice care, emphasizing the act of 'accompanying' a person through their final days.
Examples in context
- Il signor Rossi ha trascorso le sue ultime settimane in una struttura sanitaria per cure palliativeMr. Rossi spent his final weeks in a hospice
- Lavora in un hospice.He works in a hospice.
- Hanno aperto un nuovo hospice in città.They opened a new hospice in the city.
- Il paziente è stato trasferito in hospice.The patient was transferred to a hospice.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are discussing care options for a relative.
- MatteoDobbiamo scegliere un hospice per lui.We need to choose a hospice for him.
- MartinaNe conosci uno che sia affidabile?Do you know one that is reliable?
- MatteoSì, c'è un hospice molto moderno in città.Yes, there is a very modern hospice in town.
- MartinaAndiamo a visitarlo domani mattina.Let's go visit it tomorrow morning.
