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malato
sick
The word 'malato' in Italian is used to describe someone who is unwell or ill. It can be used as an adjective or a noun, and can refer to a physical or mental condition. For example, 'Mi sento malato' means 'I feel sick'.
Example sentences using: malato
Mio fratello è malato.
My brother is sick.
In this sentence, 'malato' is used to express that the subject (brother) is ill.
Il clima malato ha rovinato il raccolto.
The sickly weather ruined the harvest.
In this case, 'malato' is used metaphorically to describe the adverse climate conditions, which resulted in a poor harvest.
Ho visitato un amico malato all'ospedale.
I visited a sick friend at the hospital.
This sentence uses 'malato' to indicate that the speaker's friend is ill and in the hospital.