infermiere
/in.ferˈmjɛ.re/masculine
The Italian word for nurse is infermiere. Wiktionary also lists infermiera.
Meaning: person trained to provide care for the sick (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| infermiere | /in.ferˈmjɛ.re/ | masculine |
| infermiera | /in.ferˈmjɛ.ra/ | feminine |
The word refers to a person trained to provide care for the sick. While the term for a nurse is related to medical care, if you wish to say 'to care for (the sick)' as a verb, you would use curare. To specifically refer to the act of breastfeeding a baby, the verb allattare is used.
Which one should you use?
Italian uses different forms to specify the gender of the nurse. Use infermiera when referring specifically to a woman, and use infermiere when referring specifically to a man.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine plural form of the noun is infermieri.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /in.ferˈmjɛ.re/.
Did you know?
- In a professional setting, an infermiere is often addressed as dottoressa or dottore as a sign of respect for their university education.
- In Italy, the professional title infermiere is strictly regulated by law, and it is illegal to use it if you have not completed a specific university degree.
- If you are looking for a nurse in a very old-fashioned or historical context, you might see the term suora used, as many early nursing roles in Italy were filled by religious sisters.
Examples in context
- La ragazza è infermiera.The girl is a nurse.This sentence is useful for saying the girl is an infermiera.Tatoeba #2779187 by Guybrush88, translation #46459 by orge
- Mia sorella è infermiera.My sister is a nurse.This sentence is useful for saying my sister is an infermiera.Tatoeba #2779177 by Guybrush88, translation #2779109 by CK
- Loro figlia è infermiera.Their daughter is a nurse.This sentence is useful for saying their daughter is an infermiera.Tatoeba #2779265 by Guybrush88, translation #1384603 by enteka
- Il mio vicino di casa è un infermiere.My neighbor is a nurse.
- L'infermiera era molto gentile con i pazienti.The nurse was very kind to the patients.
- L'infermiere era molto competente nel suo lavoro.The nurse was very competent in their job.
- 127 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Francesco is at the clinic and asks for help.
- FrancescoScusi, dove posso trovare l'infermiere?Excuse me, where can I find the nurse?
- MartinaL'infermiere è nella stanza accanto.The nurse is in the next room.
- FrancescoGrazie, devo parlare con l'infermiere.Thank you, I need to speak with the nurse.
- MartinaPrego, Francesco. Vada pure.You're welcome, Francesco. Go ahead.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “nurse” translations and entries infermiere, infermiera, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
