Italian · Body & Health
"Lung" in Italian: polmone
il polmone
Lung in Italian is il polmone (eel pol-MOH-neh), plural i polmoni. It is the standard medical and everyday organ word.
Doctor visit
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How to pronounce polmone
Say it
pol-MOH-neh
/polˈmo.ne/
Polmone stresses MOH: pol-MOH-neh. Plural polmoni is pol-MOH-nee.
"Lung" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il polmone | the lung One lung. | One lung. |
| i polmoni | the lungs Both lungs. | Both lungs. |
| capacità polmonare | lung capacity Sport and medical talk. | Sport and medical talk. |
| infezione ai polmoni | lung infection Illness description. | Illness description. |
How to use polmone in real life
- 1Doctor visit
Ascoltiamo il polmone destro.
Let's listen to the right lung.
Il polmone with side.
- 2Exercise
Corro per allenare i polmoni.
I run to train my lungs.
Plural i polmoni.
- 3Breathing trouble
Sento pressione sul polmone sinistro.
I feel pressure on the left lung.
Sul polmone.
Mistakes English speakers make with polmone
Incorrect: La polmone.
Correct: Il polmone.
Polmone is masculine.
Incorrect: I polmone.
Correct: I polmoni.
Plural ends in i.
Good to know
Italians talk about i polmoni with doctors and when climbing stairs or hiking. Smoke-free rules are often framed as protecting polmoni in public campaigns.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
After a long hike
ChatPal
Come vanno i polmoni dopo la salita?
How are the lungs after the climb?
You
Bene. Sento ancora il polmone un po' stanco.
Fine. I still feel the lung a bit tired.
ChatPal
Bevi e respira piano: i polmoni riposano.
Drink and breathe slowly: the lungs rest.
You
Ok. Domani controllo il polmone se tossisco.
Ok. Tomorrow I'll check the lung if I cough.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lung" in Italian
Singular and plural?
Il polmone, i polmoni.
How do I say lungs hurt?
Mi fanno male i polmoni.
Is there a casual synonym?
Polmone is the normal word; no common slang for the organ.
Lung as food?
Rare in home cooking; stick to the body sense here.
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