Meaning
old people's home
- a residential facility providing care for the elderly
- historically, a shelter or hospice for pilgrims and travelers
In a sentence
I volontari visitano regolarmente gli anziani che vivono nell'ospizio.
Volunteers regularly visit the elderly people living in the rest home.
Mio nonno preferì restare a casa propria piuttosto che andare in un ospizio.
My grandfather preferred to stay in his own home rather than go to a nursing home.
L'antico edificio fu convertito in ospizio all'inizio del secolo scorso.
The historic building was converted into a shelter at the beginning of the last century.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ospizio | masculine · singular |
| ospizi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- 'Ospizio' can carry a dated or harsh connotation; modern Italian speakers often prefer 'casa di riposo' or 'RSA'.