medico
doctor
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈmɛ.di.ko/
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Cultural Note
Italy has a universal healthcare system (Servizio Sanitario Nazionale). Every resident has a 'medico di base' (general practitioner) assigned to them. Italian medical tradition is ancient; the University of Bologna's medical school, founded in 1088, is the oldest in the Western world.
📝 Example Sentences
Devo andare dal medico per un controllo.
I need to go to the doctor for a checkup.
Il medico mi ha detto di riposare.
The doctor told me to rest.
Mia sorella è un medico molto bravo.
My sister is a very good doctor.