Meaning
erection
- the physiological stiffening and enlargement of the penis or clitoris
- the formal act of raising, constructing, or instituting a monument or entity
In a sentence
Il medico gli ha spiegato le possibili cause biologiche del problema di erezione.
The doctor explained to him the possible biological causes of the erection problem.
Alcuni farmaci possono causare difficoltà a mantenere l'erezione.
Some medications can cause difficulty in maintaining an erection.
Non c'è motivo di vergognarsi a parlare di problemi di erezione con uno specialista.
There is no reason to feel ashamed talking about erection problems with a specialist.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| erezione | feminine · singular |
| erezioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In modern everyday Italian, almost always used in its physiological and medical sense.
- The historical sense of 'erection / establishment' of a statue or diocese is strictly formal and rare.