Italian · Body & Health
"Kidney" in Italian: rene
il rene
Kidney in Italian is il rene (ee-REH-neh), plural i reni. It is the medical and everyday word for the organ.
At the doctor
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How to pronounce rene
Say it
ee-REH-neh
/ˈrɛ.ne/
Rene stresses REH: ee-REH-neh. Plural reni is REH-nee.
"Kidney" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il rene | the kidney One kidney as an organ. | One kidney as an organ. |
| i reni | the kidneys Both kidneys. | Both kidneys. |
| dolore ai reni | kidney pain / lower back kidney area Common complaint phrasing. | Common complaint phrasing. |
| calcoli renali | kidney stones Medical talk. | Medical talk. |
How to use rene in real life
- 1At the doctor
Mi fa male il rene sinistro.
My left kidney hurts.
Il rene with side adjective.
- 2Lab results
I valori del rene sono nella norma.
The kidney values are normal.
Del rene in medical Italian.
- 3Explaining anatomy
Abbiamo due reni, uno per lato.
We have two kidneys, one on each side.
Plural reni.
Mistakes English speakers make with rene
Incorrect: La rene.
Correct: Il rene.
Rene is masculine.
Incorrect: I reni stones.
Correct: I calcoli renali.
Say calcoli renali, not a mix with English stones.
Good to know
Italians often say mal di schiena for back pain, but when they mean the kidney area they say ai reni. Pharmacies and family doctors use rene freely; it does not sound overly clinical in everyday speech.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a checkup
ChatPal
Il medico ha controllato il rene?
Did the doctor check the kidney?
You
Sì. Ha detto che il rene destro sta bene.
Yes. He said the right kidney is fine.
ChatPal
Bene. Bevi tanta acqua per i reni.
Good. Drink lots of water for the kidneys.
You
Lo farò. Non voglio problemi al rene.
I will. I don't want kidney problems.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Kidney" in Italian
Is rene masculine?
Yes: il rene, i reni.
How do I say kidney pain?
Dolore al rene or mi fanno male i reni.
What about kidney beans?
Those are fagioli; rene is only the organ.
Is there a more formal word?
Rene is already the standard medical term.
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