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ospedale
hospital
The Italian word for 'hospital' is 'ospedale'. It is generally used in the same context as in English, referring to a health care institution providing patient treatment with specialized medical and nursing staff and medical equipment.
Example sentences using: ospedale
Devo andare all'ospedale per un controllo.
I have to go to the hospital for a check-up.
This is a common phrase that one might use to express their need to go to the hospital for a routine check-up or examination.
L'ospedale è vicino alla stazione.
The hospital is near the station.
Italian speakers often mention 'la stazione' (the station) when giving directions. 'Vicino' means close or near.
Suo padre lavora in ospedale.
Her father works at the hospital.
This sentence implies that the said person's father has a job in the hospital, it could be any type of job, not necessarily a doctor or nurse.