How to Say "Potion" in Italian

pozione

/potˈt͡sjo.ne/feminine

The English word potion is translated into Italian as pozione.

The term pozione refers to a small portion or dose of a liquid that is medicinal, poisonous or magical.

Meaning: small portion or dose of a liquid which is medicinal, poisonous, or magical (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The plural form of pozione is pozioni.

The word is pronounced /potˈtsjo.ne/. It has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable.

The Italian word pozione shares a root with the English word 'potable', which describes water that is safe to drink.
In historical Italian alchemy, a pozione could refer to the 'elixir of life', a mythical liquid intended to grant immortality.
In Italian folklore, a pozione is often associated with streghe or witches, specifically those who brewed 'philtres' to induce love.

Tom bevve la pozione.
Tom drank the potion.
This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the word pozione in a simple context.
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Per creare una pozione magica, serve abilità e ingredienti speciali.
To create a magical potion, skill and special ingredients are required.
Il professor Grimaldi prepara filtri d'amore da secoli.
Professor Grimaldi has been preparing love potions for centuries.
Ho preparato una pozioncina per aiutarti a dormire meglio.
I have prepared a little potion to help you sleep better.
Mia nonna mi ha insegnato a preparare filtri magici.
My grandmother taught me how to make magic potions.
La pozione è molto amara.
The potion is very bitter.
Mescola la pozione nel calderone.
Stir the potion in the cauldron.
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Martina and Alessandro are playing a fantasy role-playing game.

Martina

Ho trovato una pozione di cura!
I found a healing potion!
Alessandro

Usala subito per curare il tuo personaggio.
Use it immediately to heal your character.
Martina

Ok, bevo la pozione adesso.
Ok, I'm drinking the potion now.
Alessandro

Perfetto, ora siamo pronti per combattere.
Perfect, now we are ready to fight.

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