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Italian word

febbre

fever, temperature

Looks like

fever (via French fièvre)

fever

⚠️ The trap

Not a trap in meaning, but Italian uses Celsius — '38 di febbre' is a moderate fever. American English speakers think in Fahrenheit (38°C = 100.4°F). Also: Italians say 'ho la febbre' (I have the fever), not 'ho febbre' — the article is obligatory.

To say "fever" in Italian:

febbre (correct)

"febbre" in English means:

fever, temperature

Example

"Ho la febbre a 38 gradi da ieri sera."

"I've had a temperature of 38 degrees since yesterday evening."

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