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Italian

padiglione

/pa.diʎˈʎo.ne/noun · masculineC1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 5,734

Meaning

pavilion, hospital wing

  • A distinct building or wing within a hospital or exhibition complex.
  • A large tent or freestanding structure at fairs, festivals, or gardens.

In a sentence

Il reparto di cardiologia si trova al padiglione B.

The cardiology department is located in wing B.

Abbiamo visitato il padiglione italiano alla fiera internazionale.

We visited the Italian pavilion at the international expo.

Quale padiglione dobbiamo raggiungere per ritirare i referti?

Which wing do we need to reach to collect the medical reports?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
padiglionemasculine · singular
padiglionimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • In medical settings, refers specifically to a numbered or named hospital block or wing.

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