alcool denaturato
The English phrase "rubbing alcohol" is translated into Italian as alcool denaturato.
alcool denaturato is a general term for alcohol used for cleaning purposes. In Italy, it is the standard term used in pharmacies and supermarkets for the alcohol used for disinfecting wounds or cleaning surfaces.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally means "denatured alcohol", referring to alcohol that has been made unfit for human consumption.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions, particularly in the north, the term spirito di vino is used to refer to rubbing alcohol.
Did you know?
- In Italy, alcool denaturato is frequently dyed a bright blue color to warn users that it is toxic and not for drinking.
- Italian uses the French spelling alcool in many contexts, though the standard Italian dictionary spelling is alcol.
- The term spirito di vino is an archaic way of referring to high-proof spirits that has survived in certain northern Italian dialects.
Examples in context
- Scusa, hai dell'alcol etilico?Excuse me, do you have any rubbing alcohol?
- Potreste cortesemente fornirmi dell'alcol denaturato?Could you kindly provide me with rubbing alcohol?
- Ho comprato l'alcool denaturato in farmacia.I bought rubbing alcohol at the pharmacy.
- Pulisci il tavolo con l'alcool denaturato.Clean the table with rubbing alcohol.
Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are in the kitchen preparing for a small first aid kit.
- MartinaHai preso l'alcool denaturato?Did you get the rubbing alcohol?
- MatteoSì, l'ho preso io stamattina.Yes, I got it this morning.
- MartinaOttimo, serve per disinfettare tutto.Great, it is needed to disinfect everything.
- MatteoPerfetto, allora lo mettiamo nel kit.Perfect, then let's put it in the kit.
