Meaning
medicine, medication
- a substance or preparation used to treat or prevent disease
- a pharmaceutical drug
In a sentence
Devo prendere questo medicinale due volte al giorno.
I have to take this medicine twice a day.
Hai comprato il medicinale che ti ha prescritto il medico?
Did you buy the medicine that the doctor prescribed?
Non lasciare mai i medicinali alla portata dei bambini.
Never leave medicines within children's reach.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| medicinale | masculine · singular |
| medicinali | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Interchangeable with 'farmaco'; 'medicina' is also common in everyday speech.
- Can also function as an adjective meaning 'medicinal'.