tachicardia
feminine
The English phrase tachycardia is tachicardia in Italian.
tachicardia is a noun used to refer to a rapid resting heart rate.
Meaning: rapid resting heart rate (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The word is a direct cognate of the English medical term, derived from the Greek tachys (fast) and kardia (heart).
Did you know?
- The Greek root tachys also appears in the Italian word tachimetro for 'speedometer', linking heart rate to vehicle speed in the language's lexicon.
- While tachicardia is the medical term, if you are describing a racing heart due to excitement or fear in a non-medical way, Italians often use the phrase avere il cuore in gola, which translates to 'having the heart in one's throat'.
- In certain Italian dialects, people might use the phrase cuore a mille (heart at a thousand) to describe the sensation of tachicardia.
Examples in context
- Ho avvertito episodi di tachicardia negli ultimi giorni.I have been experiencing episodes of tachycardia in recent days.
- Stavo camminando e ho avuto delle palpitazioni.I was walking, and I had some palpitations.
- Ultimamente ho il cuore che batte velocemente, potrebbe essere stress.Lately, I have a fast-beating heart, it could be stress.
- Il medico ha rilevato una tachicardia.The doctor detected a tachycardia.
- La tachicardia può causare ansia.Tachycardia can cause anxiety.
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are talking at home about a health checkup.
- SofiaLorenzo, il dottore mi ha parlato della tachicardia.Lorenzo, the doctor spoke to me about tachycardia.
- LorenzoSei preoccupata per la tua tachicardia?Are you worried about your tachycardia?
- SofiaUn po', ma devo riposare di più.A little, but I must rest more.
- LorenzoHai ragione, la salute è importante.You are right, health is important.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tachycardia” translations and entries tachicardia, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
