Meaning
vial, ampoule
- a small sealed glass or plastic container holding liquid medicine or cosmetic product
- the liquid dose contained in such a vessel
In a sentence
L'infermiere ha aperto una fiala prima di preparare l'iniezione.
The nurse opened a vial before preparing the injection.
Usi una fiala per capelli ogni settimana?
Do you use a hair serum ampoule every week?
Non abbiamo trovato nessuna fiala integra nella scatola caduta a terra.
We didn't find any intact vial in the box that fell on the ground.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| fiala | feminine · singular |
| fiale | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly used for injectable medicines, hair treatments, and concentrated cosmetic serums.
- Differs from 'flacone', which is usually a larger bottle or container with a screw cap.