heypolyglot
Italian

consultorio

/kon.sulˈtɔ.rjo/noun · masculineC1
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Meaning

clinic, counseling center

  • public health and family planning clinic offering psychological and medical support

In a sentence

Molti giovani si rivolgono al consultorio per avere consigli sulla contraccezione.

Many young people turn to the clinic for advice on contraception.

Il consultorio del quartiere offre visite ginecologiche gratuite.

The neighborhood clinic offers free gynecological exams.

Hanno chiesto un colloquio con una psicologa presso il consultorio.

They asked for an interview with a psychologist at the counseling center.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
consultoriomasculine · singular
consultorimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • In Italy, consultorio familiare specifically refers to public family guidance and reproductive clinics.

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