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Italian word
ospedale
hospital
Looks like
hostel / hospital
hospital: a medical institution
⚠️ The trap
Learners confuse 'ospedale' (hospital) with 'ostello' (youth hostel). The words look similar, especially for accommodation hunters. 'Ostello della gioventù' = youth hostel. Going to the wrong one could be a very unpleasant surprise!
To say "hospital: a medical institution" in Italian:
ospedale (correct for hospital); ostello (for hostel)
"ospedale" in English means:
hospital
Example
"L'hanno portato d'urgenza all'ospedale."
"They rushed him to hospital."
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