Italian · Body & Health
"Fever" in Italian: febbre
la febbre
Fever in Italian is la febbre (FEB-breh). You say ho la febbre when you're running a temperature. Ask someone hai la febbre? with tu.
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How to pronounce febbre
Say it
FEB-breh
/ˈfɛb.bre/
Febbre is FEB-breh. Double b; stress FEB.
"Fever" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la febbre | the fever Default noun. | Default noun. |
| ho la febbre | I have a fever Symptom line. | Symptom line. |
| febbre alta | high fever Severity. | Severity. |
| senza febbre | without fever Recovery check. | Recovery check. |
How to use febbre in real life
- 1Calling a friend
Non esco: ho la febbre stasera.
I'm not going out: I have a fever tonight.
Ho la febbre.
- 2Pharmacy
Cosa prendi per la febbre alta?
What do you take for a high fever?
La febbre alta.
- 3Parent check
Il bambino ha ancora la febbre?
Does the child still have a fever?
Ha la febbre.
Mistakes English speakers make with febbre
Incorrect: Ho un fever.
Correct: Ho la febbre.
Use la febbre.
Incorrect: Il febbre è alta.
Correct: La febbre è alta.
Febbre is feminine.
Good to know
Italians often measure fever in °C and treat mild febbre with rest first. Pharmacists ask how high and for how long before suggesting anything.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
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ChatPal
Stai bene? Sembri avere la febbre.
Are you okay? You seem to have a fever.
You
Sì, ho la febbre da ieri sera.
Yes, I've had a fever since last night.
ChatPal
Allora resta a letto oggi.
Then stay in bed today.
You
Lo farò. Se sale la febbre, chiamo il medico.
I will. If the fever rises, I'll call the doctor.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Fever" in Italian
How do I say I have a fever?
Ho la febbre.
Gender?
Feminine: la febbre.
High fever?
Febbre alta.
No fever?
Non ho febbre / senza febbre.
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