A2🏥 Medical
Italian word
paziente
patient (medical); also patient (the adjective — calm, waiting)
Looks like
patient
same dual meaning
⚠️ The trap
Same meanings, but be aware of the double meaning in context. 'Sei molto paziente' = You are very patient (adjective). 'Il paziente' = the patient (noun). The context usually clarifies, but it can cause confusion in medical settings.
To say "same dual meaning" in Italian:
paziente (correct)
"paziente" in English means:
patient (medical); also patient (the adjective — calm, waiting)
Example
"Il medico ha visitato dieci pazienti questa mattina."
"The doctor examined ten patients this morning."
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