Italian · Body & Health
"Blood pressure" in Italian: pressione
la pressione
Blood pressure in Italian is la pressione. Doctors say misuriamo la pressione; high is alta, low is bassa.
Clinic intake
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How to pronounce pressione
Say it
lah pres-SYOH-neh
/la presˈsjo.ne/
La pressione: lah pres-SYOH-neh. Soft ss; stress SYOH.
"Blood pressure" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la pressione | blood pressure Default medical. | Default medical. |
| la pressione alta | high blood pressure Hypertension talk. | Hypertension talk. |
| misurare la pressione | to take blood pressure Clinic action. | Clinic action. |
| ho la pressione bassa | I have low blood pressure Patient line. | Patient line. |
How to use pressione in real life
- 1Clinic intake
Prima controlliamo la pressione.
First we'll check the blood pressure.
Routine.
- 2Feeling dizzy
Oggi ho la pressione bassa.
Today I have low blood pressure.
Symptom link.
- 3Pharmacy machine
Posso misurare la pressione qui?
Can I measure blood pressure here?
Self-check.
Mistakes English speakers make with pressione
Incorrect: Il blood pressure.
Correct: La pressione.
Use the Italian feminine noun.
Incorrect: La pressione del sangue always required.
Correct: La pressione.
In clinics, la pressione already means blood pressure.
Good to know
Italian GPs and pharmacies talk about la pressione constantly with older patients. Home cuffs are common. Numbers are discussed casually—alta or bassa—before lifestyle advice.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At the doctor's for a checkup
ChatPal
Come ti senti ultimamente?
How have you been feeling lately?
You
Un po' stanco—controlliamo la pressione?
A bit tired—shall we check blood pressure?
ChatPal
Sì. La pressione è nella norma.
Yes. Blood pressure is normal.
You
Che sollievo.
What a relief.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Blood pressure" in Italian
Exact word?
La pressione.
High?
La pressione alta.
Low?
La pressione bassa.
Take it?
Misurare la pressione.
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