infezione delle vie urinarie
The English phrase 'uti' is translated into Italian as infezione delle vie urinarie.
This phrase is used to describe an infection occurring in any part of the urinary system.
Which one should you use?
The term Patologia delle vie urinarie is a formal way to refer to a pathology of the urinary tract. Additionally, Cistite is a formal term referring to inflammation of the bladder.
Did you know?
- The word infezione shares the same Latin root as the English word 'infect', stemming from the verb 'inficere' which means 'to stain' or 'to corrupt'.
- The word vie in vie urinarie is the same word used for 'streets' or 'roads' in a city, conceptualizing the urinary system as a network of paths.
- When describing the symptoms of a UTI, Italians use the word bruciore, which translates to 'burning' and serves as a key diagnostic term for medical professionals.
Examples in context
- Vorrei fare degli esami per la patologia delle vie urinarie.I would like to have tests done for urinary tract pathology.
- Penso di avere una cistite, cosa mi consigli di fare?I think I have a UTI, what do you recommend I do?
- Il medico ha confermato un'infezione delle vie urinarie.The doctor confirmed a urinary tract infection.
- Sento molto dolore per questa infezione delle vie urinarie.I feel a lot of pain because of this urinary tract infection.
- Le persone possono avere un'infezione delle vie urinarie.People can have a urinary tract infection.
Example conversation
Sofia is explaining her health issues to Francesco at home.
- FrancescoSofia, come ti senti oggi?Sofia, how do you feel today?
- SofiaHo ancora molto dolore per l'infezione delle vie urinarie.I still have a lot of pain from the urinary tract infection.
- FrancescoTi ha dato dei farmaci il dottore?Did the doctor give you some medication?
- SofiaSì, devo prenderli ogni otto ore.Yes, I have to take them every eight hours.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries infezione, CC BY-SA 4.0.
