A1 — Beginnernoun
ospedale
hospital
Synonyms (≈ similar meaning)
clinicapronto soccorsopolicliniconosocomiopresidio sanitario
Antonyms (≠ opposite meaning)
casadomicilio
Usage note
'Ricoverare in ospedale' = to admit to hospital. 'Dimettere dall'ospedale' = to discharge from hospital. 'Pronto soccorso' = A&E / emergency room. 'Clinica' is often private.
Example
"Mio padre è stato ricoverato in ospedale per tre giorni."
"My father was admitted to hospital for three days."
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