faringite da streptococco
In Italian, strep throat is faringite da streptococco.
This term refers to a throat infection. While English speakers often use the colloquial phrase 'strep throat', the Italian term is the formal medical name for the condition.
Meaning: throat infection (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of faringite (pharyngitis), da (from/caused by) and streptococco (streptococcus).
Did you know?
- Italians may describe the feeling of a strep throat as avere la gola in fiamme, which means 'to have the throat in flames'.
- The word cocco in streptococco means 'grain' or 'berry' in Italian, reflecting the spherical shape of the bacteria.
- In Italy, a common home remedy for a mal di gola is to gargle with warm water and salt, a custom often suggested by grandparents before visiting a doctor.
Examples in context
- Ho un mal di gola da streptococco. Cosa mi consigli?I have strep throat. What do you suggest?
- Ho ricevuto una diagnosi di faringite streptococcica. Potrebbe prescrivermi un antibiotico?I have been diagnosed with strep throat. Could you prescribe an antibiotic?
- C'è un dottore qui? Mi fa male la gola, penso di avere un'angina streptococcica.Is there a doctor here? My throat hurts, I think I have strep throat.
- Il dottore ha confermato la faringite da streptococco.The doctor confirmed the strep throat.
- La faringite da streptococco può essere molto dolorosa.Strep throat can be very painful.
Example conversation
Alessandro is feeling unwell at home and talks to Martina.
- AlessandroHo la gola che brucia tantissimo.My throat is burning a lot.
- MartinaPensi possa essere una faringite da streptococco?Do you think it could be strep throat?
- AlessandroForse, devo chiamare il medico subito.Maybe, I need to call the doctor immediately.
- MartinaSì, è meglio non rischiare.Yes, it is better not to take risks.
