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How do you say "prescription" in Italian?
la prescrizione
In Italian, "prescription" is la prescrizione.
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Pronunciation
Sound out prescrizione slowly at first, with the accent surprisingly sitting three syllables from the end rather than the usual spot, and give the z that light buzzing ts sound Italian is known for.
Grammar notes
la prescrizione is feminine. Its plural is prescrizioni.
Example sentence
Il dottore ha prescritto le pillole.
The doctor wrote a prescription for the pills.
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How to remember la prescrizione
Say la prescrizione while picturing "The doctor wrote a prescription for the pills" happening right in front of you, that pairing sticks longer than a flashcard.
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- rib la costola
- skin la pelle
- nail il unghia
- elbow il gomito
- wrist il polso
- ankle la caviglia
- knee il ginocchio
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Questions about la prescrizione
How do you pronounce la prescrizione?
Sound out prescrizione slowly at first, with the accent surprisingly sitting three syllables from the end rather than the usual spot, and give the z that light buzzing ts sound Italian is known for.
Is la prescrizione masculine or feminine?
la prescrizione is feminine. la prescrizione is feminine. Its plural is prescrizioni.
How is la prescrizione used in Italian?
la prescrizione is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Il dottore ha prescritto le pillole. (The doctor wrote a prescription for the pills.).
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