medicina
/me.diˈt͡ʃi.na/feminine
The English word 'medicine' is translated into Italian as medicina. Wiktionary also lists medicamento.
Meaning: substance which promotes healing (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| medicina | /me.diˈt͡ʃi.na/ | feminine |
| medicamento | /me.di.kaˈmen.to/ | masculine |
The word medicina refers to a substance that promotes healing. It encompasses both the concept of medicine as a science and the physical form of medicine.
Which one should you use?
While medicina is the general term for medicine, medicamento is more technical and refers specifically to a medicinal product or drug.
How does it change in a sentence?
medicina is a feminine noun, while medicamento is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of medicina is /me.diˈtʃi.na/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- Italian pharmacies, where you buy medicamento, are marked by a glowing green cross that is visible from the street at all hours.
- An Italian speaker might use medicina metaphorically to describe a 'cure' for a social problem or a difficult situation.
- While medicamento is the technical term for a drug, Italians often use the word farmaco in professional or scientific contexts to refer to the active pharmaceutical agent.
Examples in context
- È la mia medicina.That's my medicine.This sentence shows how to use medicina to indicate possession.Tatoeba #2792730 by Guybrush88, translation #2251098 by CK
- La medicina è amara.The medicine is bitter.This sentence is useful for describing the taste of medicina.Tatoeba #10245696 by Guybrush88, translation #10102326 by ddnktr
- Ha preso la medicina.He took medicine.This sentence demonstrates the action of taking medicina.Tatoeba #9708227 by Guybrush88, translation #9365984 by DJ_Saidez
- Ho bisogno di un farmaco per il mal di testaI need medicine for a headache
- La medicina moderna ha fatto molti progressiModern medicine has made many advancements
- Questo rimedio aiuterà a curare l'infezioneThis remedy will help treat the infection
- Hai qualche farmacino per il mal di stomaco?Do you have some medicine for stomachache?
- Mi serve una pilloletta per il mal di testaI need a pill for the headache
- Devi provare questa tisana, è un ottimo rimedio naturaleYou should try this herbal tea, it's an excellent natural remedy
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Example conversation
Alessandro is feeling sick at home.
- AlessandroHo ancora mal di testa.I still have a headache.
- MartinaHai preso la medicina?Did you take the medicine?
- AlessandroNo, non l'ho ancora presa.No, I haven't taken it yet.
- MartinaAllora prendila subito, Alessandro.Then take it right away, Alessandro.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “medicine” translations and entries medicina, medicamento, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
