studente di medicina
/stuˈdɛn.te di me.diˈt͡ʃi.na/word by word
The English phrase 'medical student' is translated into Italian as studente di medicina.
The phrase is used to refer to a person who is currently studying at a medical school.
Meaning: student at a medical school (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of studente (student) and di medicina (of medicine).
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to a female medical student, use studentessa di medicina. When referring to a group of medical students, use the plural form studenti di medicina.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 6 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /stuˈdɛn.te di me.diˈtʃi.na/.
Did you know?
- Italian medical students often use the slang term medico in nuce to describe themselves, which literally means 'doctor in a nutshell'.
- While 'studente di medicina' is the formal way to describe the role, in a hospital setting, a medical student might simply be referred to as a 'matricola' if they are in their first year.
- In Italy, a studente di medicina must pass a single, highly competitive national entrance exam called the test di ammissione to enter any public medical school.
Examples in context
- È uno studente di medicina.He is a medical student.This sentence is useful for identifying a male as a studente di medicina.Tatoeba #4710921 by Guybrush88, translation #293599 by CK
- Sono uno studente di medicina presso l'Università di Roma.I am a medical student at the University of Rome.
- Mi piacerebbe chiedere consigli a uno studente di medicina.I would like to ask for advice from a medical student.
- Sono un'eccellente studentessa di medicina in formazione, desiderosa di imparare e mettere in pratica le mie conoscenze.I am an excellent medical student in training, eager to learn and apply my knowledge.
- Mio fratello è uno studente di medicina.My brother is a medical student.
- Cerco uno studente di medicina per un progetto.I am looking for a medical student for a project.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are discussing their career goals.
- MatteoCosa vuoi fare da grande, Chiara?What do you want to be when you grow up, Chiara?
- ChiaraVorrei diventare uno studente di medicina.I would like to become a medical student.
- MatteoÈ un percorso molto difficile.It is a very difficult path.
- ChiaraSì, ma mi piace aiutare le persone.Yes, but I like helping people.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (studente, di, medicina) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
