Translation of Italian word "malato" to English
malato
/maˈla.to/
How to use
The Italian adjective 'malato' expresses 'sick, ill' (Sick, ill). It agrees in gender and number with the noun it modifies (e.g. taking endings -o/-a/-i/-e or -e/-i). As an adjective describing 'sick, ill', 'malato' is particularly useful in descriptive writing and characterization.
🇬🇧 English
sick, ill
Example
Oggi sono malato e non posso venire a lezione.
Today I am sick and cannot come to class.
Ci prendiamo cura del cane malato portandolo dal veterinario.
We take care of the sick dog taking it to vet.
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Common phrases
- malato grave— serious illness
- Ci prendiamo cura del cane malato portandolo dal veterinario.— We take care of the sick dog taking it to vet.
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What does the Italian word "malato" mean?▼
The Italian word "malato" means "sick, ill" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Oggi sono malato e non posso venire a lezione." (which translates as "Today I am sick and cannot come to class.").
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