pediatra
/peˈdja.tra/feminine, masculine
The English word "pediatrician" is pediatra in Italian.
pediatra is a noun used to describe a physician who specialises in pediatrics.
Meaning: physician who specialises in pediatrics (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun pediatra is invariable, meaning it stays the same for both masculine and feminine subjects. When referring to a male pediatrician, use the masculine article il (il pediatra). When referring to a female pediatrician, use the feminine article la (la pediatra).
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /peˈdja.tra/.
Did you know?
- The root 'pedo-' in pediatra refers to 'child' in Greek, which is distinct from the English root 'ped-' meaning 'foot'. This helps avoid confusion with words like 'pedicure'.
- In Italy, the pediatra di libera scelta is a state-funded primary care physician who provides free healthcare to children until age 16.
- The suffix -iatra is shared with psichiatra 'psychiatrist', as both originate from the Greek word for 'healer' or 'physician'.
Examples in context
- Io sono un pediatra.I'm a pediatrician.This sentence is useful for stating your profession using pediatra.Tatoeba #7211011 by Guybrush88, translation #7114164 by CM
- Il padre di Tom è un pediatra.Tom's father is a pediatrician.This sentence shows how to identify a male pediatrician using pediatra.Tatoeba #7773810 by Guybrush88, translation #7773106 by CK
- Mi potrebbe indicare un pediatra?Could you please recommend a pediatrician?
- Dobbiamo trovare un nuovo pediatra per il bambino.We need to find a new pediatrician for the baby.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are discussing their daughter's medical appointment.
- AlessandroHai già chiamato il pediatra per Sofia?Have you already called the pediatrician for Sofia?
- GiuliaSì, Alessandro, ho preso un appuntamento.Yes, Alessandro, I made an appointment.
- AlessandroOttimo, la nostra pediatra è molto brava.Great, our pediatrician is very good.
- GiuliaConcordo, è molto gentile con lei.I agree, she is very kind to her.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pediatrician” translations and entries pediatra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
