spotting
The English phrase "spotting" is translated into Italian as spotting.
In a medical context, spotting refers to light vaginal bleeding that occurs between periods or outside of a normal menstrual cycle. For other meanings related to observing or detecting something, Italian uses different formal terms such as Osservazione or Rilevazione.
Did you know?
- Outside of a medical context, an Italian speaker might use spotting to refer to 'plane spotting' or 'train spotting', as the hobby is known by the English name.
- In Italian, the word perdite is so broad that it can refer to any fluid leak, from a plumbing issue in a house to vaginal discharge.
- While spotting is the medical term, the colloquial perdite literally translates to 'losses', reflecting a traditional way of describing bodily discharge in Italian.
Examples in context
- L'avvistamento dei delfini è stato spettacolareThe spotting of the dolphins was spectacular
- Ho avuto un po' di spotting oggi.I had some spotting today.
- Il medico mi ha chiesto se ho avuto spotting.The doctor asked me if I had spotting.
- Lo spotting può essere causato dallo stress.Spotting can be caused by stress.
Example conversation
Martina is explaining a health concern to Matteo at home.
- MartinaMatteo, ho avuto un po' di spotting ultimamente.Matteo, I've had some spotting lately.
- MatteoSei andata a parlarne con il medico?Have you gone to talk to the doctor about it?
- MartinaNo, ma lo farò domani.No, but I will do that tomorrow.
- MatteoSì, è meglio per stare tranquilla.Yes, it is better to be safe and have peace of mind.
