Italian · Body & Health
"Pill" in Italian: pillola
la pillola
Note: also: la compressa
Pill in Italian is la pillola (peel-LOH-lah), feminine. Plural is le pillole. Pharmacists also say compressa for a tablet.
Pharmacy counter
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How to pronounce pillola
Say it
peel-LOH-lah
/pilˈlɔ.la/
Pillola stresses LOH: peel-LOH-lah. Double l. Soft p.
"Pill" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la pillola | the pill Medicine. | Medicine. |
| le pillole | pills Plural. | Plural. |
| prendere una pillola | to take a pill Dosing. | Dosing. |
| la compressa | the tablet Pharmacy alternative. | Pharmacy alternative. |
How to use pillola in real life
- 1Pharmacy counter
Quanto spesso prendo questa pillola?
How often do I take this pill?
Questa pillola.
- 2Morning routine
Ho già preso la pillola con l'acqua.
I already took the pill with water.
La pillola.
- 3Travel kit
Metti le pillole nella trousse.
Put the pills in the toiletry bag.
Le pillole.
Mistakes English speakers make with pillola
Incorrect: Il pillola è amara.
Correct: La pillola è amara.
Feminine: la pillola.
Incorrect: Prendo una pill.
Correct: Prendo una pillola.
Use pillola.
Good to know
Italian pharmacies explain pillole carefully and often prefer compressa on the box. Never skip water—staff will remind you.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Checking instructions after the pharmacy
ChatPal
La pillola si prende a stomaco pieno?
Is the pill taken on a full stomach?
You
Sì: una pillola dopo pranzo.
Yes: one pill after lunch.
ChatPal
Ok. Quante pillole hai in totale?
Ok. How many pills do you have in total?
You
Quattordici, per due settimane.
Fourteen, for two weeks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pill" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: la pillola.
Plural?
Le pillole.
Take a pill?
Prendere una pillola.
Pillola vs compressa?
Both are common; compressa often means tablet on packaging.
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