Meaning
menopause
- the biological cessation of menstruation and fertility in women
In a sentence
Molte donne avvertono vampate di calore durante la menopausa.
Many women experience hot flashes during menopause.
La dottoressa le ha spiegato come gestire i sintomi della menopausa.
The doctor explained to her how to manage menopause symptoms.
A che età è andata in menopausa tua madre?
At what age did your mother go through menopause?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| menopausa | feminine · singular |
| menopause | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often used with the preposition 'in': 'andare in menopausa' (to enter menopause).