Meaning
condom
- a thin rubber sheath worn on the penis during sexual intercourse as a contraceptive or protection against infection
In a sentence
È fondamentale usare sempre il preservativo nei rapporti a rischio.
It is essential to always use a condom during risky encounters.
Puoi comprare i preservativi in qualsiasi farmacia o al distributore.
You can buy condoms in any pharmacy or vending machine.
Le campagne scolastiche promuovono l'uso del preservativo per prevenire infezioni.
School campaigns promote the use of condoms to prevent infections.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| preservativo | masculine · singular |
| preservativi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- False friend: it does not mean 'preservative' (food preservative is 'conservante').
- 'Profilattico' is a common formal synonym.