centro di riabilitazione
/ˈt͡ʃɛn.tro di ri.a.bi.li.tatˈt͡sjo.ne/word by word
The English phrase 'rehab' is translated into Italian as centro di riabilitazione.
In English, speakers often use the shorthand 'rehab' as a noun, but Italian speakers almost always use the full phrase centro di riabilitazione to refer to the institution (a rehab center).
Meaning: An institution for rehabilitation (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase centro di riabilitazione is composed of centro (center), di (of) and riabilitazione (rehabilitation).
Related words
Did you know?
- While centro di riabilitazione is the standard term, Italians often refer to addiction centers specifically as comunità, meaning 'community'.
- In Italian, the word centro originally referred to a sharp point or a sting, derived from the Greek κέντρον.
- In Italian, the word riabilitazione is used for both physical therapy after an injury and recovery from addiction, whereas English often uses 'rehab' specifically for the latter.
Examples in context
- Mi sto preparando per la riatletizzazioneI'm getting ready for rehab
- Lavora in un centro di riabilitazione.He works in a rehabilitation center.
- Cerchiamo un centro di riabilitazione specializzato.We are looking for a specialized rehabilitation center.
- Il centro di riabilitazione è molto grande.The rehabilitation center is very large.
Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are discussing a medical facility for a relative.
- MatteoConosci un buon centro di riabilitazione qui vicino?Do you know a good rehabilitation center near here?
- ChiaraSì, conosco un centro di riabilitazione molto affidabile.Yes, I know a very reliable rehabilitation center.
- MatteoPensi che sia adatto per mio fratello?Do you think it is suitable for my brother?
- ChiaraSì, secondo me è l'ideale per lui.Yes, I think it is ideal for him.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rehab” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (centro, di, riabilitazione) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries centro, di, riabilitazione, CC BY-SA 4.0.
