medicamente
The English phrase 'medically' can be translated into Italian as medicamente.
The word medicamente is used to describe something being done in the manner of a medicine or for medicinal purposes.
Meaning: in a medical manner or context (adv)
Which one should you use?
To express the concept of 'medically' (in a medical context or manner), Italians typically use the phrase dal punto di vista medico or sotto il profilo medico rather than the single word medicamente.
Did you know?
- The root of medico comes from the Latin medicus, which originally referred to a healer or a physician of the Roman army.
- The Italian word cura is used both for the 'cure' provided by a doctor and the 'care' given by a family member.
- The Italian language uses the word profilo in the phrase sotto il profilo medico to categorize a specific area of expertise. This uses 'profile' as a synonym for 'aspect' or 'category' in a way that is unusual in English.
Examples in context
- Secondo il punto di vista medico, questa terapia è molto efficace.From a medical perspective, this therapy is very effective.
- Non ho una risposta precisa, ma in termini medici, potrebbe essere una semplice allergia.I don't have a precise answer, but medically speaking, it could be a simple allergy.
- Il paziente è stabile dal punto di vista medico.The patient is medically stable.
Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are discussing a health report.
- ChiaraMatteo, come stai dopo l'intervento?Matteo, how are you after the surgery?
- MatteoMi sento bene, e medicamente sono guarito.I feel well, and medically I have recovered.
- ChiaraIl dottore ha confermato tutto?Did the doctor confirm everything?
- MatteoSì, i risultati sono perfetti.Yes, the results are perfect.
