Meaning
malaria
- an infectious disease transmitted by mosquitoes
In a sentence
Prima di partire per i tropici, è consigliabile fare la profilassi per la malaria.
Before leaving for the tropics, it is advisable to take malaria prophylaxis.
La malaria viene trasmessa dalla puntura di alcune zanzare.
Malaria is transmitted by the bite of certain mosquitoes.
Molti secoli fa la malaria era diffusa anche nelle paludi italiane.
Many centuries ago, malaria was widespread in Italian marshes as well.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| malaria | feminine · singular |
| malarie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Etymologically from 'mala aria' ('bad air'); almost always used in the singular.