How to Say “Injection” in Italian

iniezione
/i.njetˈt͡sjo.ne/feminine
The English word 'injection' is translated into Italian as iniezione.
In a medical context, iniezione refers to the medicine or substance that is injected. To say a medical professional is giving an injection, use the phrase fare un'iniezione. To say a patient is receiving an injection, use the phrase ricevere un'iniezione.
Meaning: medicine: something injected (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

iniezione is a feminine noun. The plural form is iniezioni.

How do you pronounce it?

The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /i.njetˈtsjo.ne/.

Did you know?

  • While iniezione is the technical term, Italians often use the word puntura, meaning 'puncture', to describe the act of getting a shot.
  • The term iniezione can also be used in non-medical contexts, such as iniezione di coraggio, meaning an 'injection of courage'.
  • In colloquial Italian, a 'shot' or injection is sometimes referred to as a puntina when trying to make the process sound less scary for children.

Examples in context

  • L'esecuzione per iniezione letale è disumana.
    Execution by lethal injection is inhumane.
    This sentence shows how to use iniezione in the context of a lethal injection.
    Tatoeba #10536640 by Guybrush88, translation #10231191 by ddnktr
  • L'esecuzione per iniezione letale è incostituzionale?
    Is execution by lethal injection unconstitutional?
    This sentence uses iniezione to ask a question about lethal injection.
    Tatoeba #10490076 by Guybrush88, translation #10231314 by ddnktr
  • Preferisco prendere le medicine piuttosto che fare un'iniezione.
    I prefer taking medicine rather than getting an injection.
    This sentence uses iniezione to express a preference for taking medicine over receiving one.
    Tatoeba #4675344 by vandre64, translation #1395385 by sacredceltic
  • Ho bisogno di un'iniezione
    I need an injection
  • Mi hanno fatto un'iniezione
    They gave me an injection
  • La somministrazione dell'iniezione è stata indolore
    The injection administration was painless
  • Hai paura delle punture?
    Are you afraid of injections?
  • Ho bisogno di un'iniezione per la vaccinazione contro l'influenza
    I need an injection for the flu vaccination
  • Ho paura delle iniezioni
    I'm afraid of injections
  • Mi sento poco a mio agio con le punture
    I feel uncomfortable with injections
  • Sono d'accordo con la somministrazione dell'iniezione
    I agree with the administration of the injection
  • 1 more sentence on Tatoeba

Example conversation

Matteo and Giulia are at the doctor's office.

  1. Matteo

    Devo fare un'iniezione oggi?
    Do I need an injection today?
  2. Giulia

    Sì, Matteo, è necessaria per il vaccino.
    Yes, Matteo, it is necessary for the vaccine.
  3. Matteo

    Odio l'iniezione, fa molto male?
    I hate the injection, does it hurt a lot?
  4. Giulia

    No, Giulia ti assicura che è veloce.
    No, Giulia assures you that it is fast.

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