A2💻 Technology
Italian word
virus
virus (computer virus, biological virus)
Looks like
virus
virus (computer virus, biological virus)
⚠️ The trap
A perfect cognate in both tech and biology. However, in Italian 'virus' is invariable — the plural is still 'virus' (not 'viruses'). Learners sometimes add an Italian plural: *'i virii'* which is incorrect.
To say "virus (computer virus, biological virus)" in Italian:
N/A
"virus" in English means:
virus (computer virus, biological virus)
Example
"Il mio computer ha preso un virus e ho perso tutti i dati."
"My computer got a virus and I lost all my data."
Test your Italian level
Find your level and start the right lessons for you.