B2🏥 Medical
Italian word
convalescenza
recovery period after illness or surgery
Looks like
convalescence
same — but rarely used in modern English
⚠️ The trap
Same meaning, but 'convalescenza' is everyday Italian, while 'convalescence' sounds old-fashioned in English. Italian speakers use this word naturally; English speakers would say 'recovery' or 'recuperation'.
To say "same — but rarely used in modern English" in Italian:
convalescenza (correct)
"convalescenza" in English means:
recovery period after illness or surgery
Example
"È ancora in convalescenza dopo l'operazione alla schiena."
"He is still recovering after his back surgery."
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