Italian · Body & Health
"Diarrhea" in Italian: diarrea
la diarrea
Diarrhea in Italian is la diarrea (dee-ah-RREH-ah), feminine. Ho la diarrea is the plain complaint at a pharmacy or with a doctor.
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How to pronounce diarrea
Say it
dee-ah-RREH-ah
/di.arˈrɛ.a/
Diarrea stresses RREH: dee-ah-RREH-ah. Rolled rr. Soft d.
"Diarrhea" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la diarrea | diarrhea Medical and everyday. | Medical and everyday. |
| ho la diarrea | I have diarrhea Direct complaint. | Direct complaint. |
| un episodio di diarrea | a bout of diarrhea Milder framing. | Milder framing. |
| diarrea del viaggiatore | traveller's diarrhea Holiday tummy. | Holiday tummy. |
How to use diarrea in real life
- 1Pharmacy counter
Cerco qualcosa per la diarrea.
I'm looking for something for diarrhea.
La diarrea.
- 2Calling work
Resto a casa: ho la diarrea da ieri.
I'm staying home: I've had diarrhea since yesterday.
Ho la diarrea.
- 3Travel tip
Dopo quel pasto ho avuto un po' di diarrea.
After that meal I had a bit of diarrhea.
Di diarrea.
Mistakes English speakers make with diarrea
Incorrect: Ho il diarrhea.
Correct: Ho la diarrea.
Feminine Italian: la diarrea.
Incorrect: La diarrea è un verbo.
Correct: La diarrea è un nome.
It is a noun; say ho la diarrea.
Good to know
Pharmacies treat diarrea as a normal travel topic—no drama needed. Soften with un po' di diarrea if you prefer understatement.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Asking the pharmacist for help
ChatPal
Hai ancora la diarrea stamattina?
Do you still have diarrhea this morning?
You
Sì, una diarrea leggera ma fastidiosa.
Yes, light diarrhea but annoying.
ChatPal
Prendiamo qualcosa per la diarrea qui.
Let's get something for the diarrhea here.
You
Ok, chiedo al farmacista.
Ok, I'll ask the pharmacist.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Diarrhea" in Italian
How do I say I have diarrhea?
Ho la diarrea.
Gender?
Feminine: la diarrea.
Traveller's diarrhea?
Diarrea del viaggiatore.
Softer phrasing?
Un po' di diarrea / un episodio di diarrea.
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