Meaning
clinic, private hospital
- a private hospital, specialized healthcare facility, or nursing home
- clinical department or practical medical training
In a sentence
Mio zio è ricoverato in una clinica privata da tre giorni.
My uncle has been in a private clinic for three days.
Dove si trova la clinica veterinaria più vicina?
Where is the nearest veterinary clinic?
La clinica è chiusa durante il fine settimana.
The clinic is closed at the weekend.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| clinica | feminine · singular |
| cliniche | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In Italian, 'clinica' usually denotes a private medical facility, contrasting with public 'ospedale'.