Translation of Italian word "prescrivere" to English
prescrivere
/presˈkrivere/
Meaning
VerbTo recommend or authorize the use of a medicine or action; to lay down as a rule.
How to use
The Italian verb 'prescrivere' means 'to prescribe, to stipulate' (To recommend or authorize the use of a medicine or action; to lay down as a rule). It belongs to the second conjugation (-ere). It forms compound tenses with the auxiliary 'avere'. In practice, to order medical treatment or formally dictate rules and obligations.
🇬🇧 English
to prescribe, to stipulate
Example
Il medico curante ha deciso di prescrivere una terapia antibiotica mirata.
The attending physician decided to prescribe a targeted antibiotic therapy.
Il regolamento edilizio prescrive il rispetto di rigorosi standard di isolamento.
The building code prescribes compliance with strict insulation standards.
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- Il medico curante ha deciso di prescrivere una terapia antibiotica mirata.— The attending physician decided to prescribe a targeted antibiotic therapy.
- Il regolamento edilizio prescrive il rispetto di rigorosi standard di isolamento.— The building code prescribes compliance with strict insulation standards.
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The Italian word "prescrivere" means "to prescribe, to stipulate" in English.
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