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"Appointment (doctor's)" in Italian: appuntamento
l'appuntamento
Appointment in Italian is l'appuntamento (ahp-poon-tah-MEN-toh), masculine. Prendere un appuntamento means to book one. Same word can mean a romantic date—context decides.
Clinic desk
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How to pronounce appuntamento
Say it
ahp-poon-tah-MEN-toh
/appuntaˈmen.to/
Appuntamento stresses MEN: ahp-poon-tah-MEN-toh. Double p. Article: lahp-poon-tah-MEN-toh.
"Appointment (doctor's)" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'appuntamento | the appointment / date Office, clinic, romance. | Office, clinic, romance. |
| prendere un appuntamento | to make an appointment Booking. | Booking. |
| appuntamento dal dentista | dentist appointment Health. | Health. |
| fissare un appuntamento | to set an appointment Formal booking. | Formal booking. |
How to use appuntamento in real life
- 1Clinic desk
Ho un appuntamento alle undici.
I have an appointment at eleven.
Un appuntamento.
- 2Phone booking
Vorrei prendere un appuntamento per venerdì.
I'd like to make an appointment for Friday.
Prendere un appuntamento.
- 3Running late
Scusa, l'appuntamento è slittato.
Sorry, the appointment was pushed back.
L'appuntamento.
Mistakes English speakers make with appuntamento
Incorrect: Ho un appointment.
Correct: Ho un appuntamento.
Use appuntamento.
Incorrect: La appuntamento è alle tre.
Correct: L'appuntamento è alle tre.
Masculine: l'appuntamento.
Good to know
Appuntamento covers both doctor's slots and coffee dates—tone and place clarify. Clinics often text a reminder the day before.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Confirming a clinic visit
ChatPal
Hai ancora l'appuntamento domani?
Do you still have the appointment tomorrow?
You
Sì, l'appuntamento è alle nove e mezza.
Yes, the appointment is at half past nine.
ChatPal
Vuoi che ti accompagni all'appuntamento?
Want me to go with you to the appointment?
You
Sì, grazie: non conosco la strada.
Yes, thanks: I don't know the way.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Appointment (doctor's)" in Italian
How do I book an appointment?
Prendere / fissare un appuntamento.
Gender?
Masculine: l'appuntamento.
Does it mean date?
Sometimes yes—context tells romantic vs medical.
Dentist appointment?
Appuntamento dal dentista.
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