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veterinaria

/ve.te.riˈna.rja/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

veterinary science, female vet

  • veterinary science or medicine as a field of study
  • a female veterinarian

In a sentence

Marta si è iscritta a veterinaria perché ama moltissimo gli animali.

Marta enrolled in veterinary medicine because she loves animals very much.

La veterinaria ha visitato il gatto e gli ha prescritto un antibiotico.

The female vet examined the cat and prescribed an antibiotic for him.

È difficile superare il test di ammissione alla facoltà di veterinaria?

Is it difficult to pass the entrance exam for veterinary school?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
veterinariafeminine · singular
veterinariefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Refers both to the academic discipline and to a woman veterinarian.
  • For a male veterinarian, use 'il veterinario'.
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