Meaning
blood test; withdrawal
- medical sample collection, especially of blood
- withdrawal of money from a bank or ATM
In a sentence
Domattina devo fare un prelievo del sangue a digiuno.
Tomorrow morning I have to do a fasting blood test.
Hai fatto un prelievo al bancomat prima di venire qui?
Did you make a cash withdrawal at the ATM before coming here?
Il medico aspetta i risultati del prelievo per decidere la cura.
The doctor is waiting for the blood test results to decide on treatment.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| prelievo | masculine · singular |
| prelievi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Often combined with 'del sangue' to mean 'blood draw' or 'blood test'.
- Also the standard financial term for an ATM cash withdrawal.