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How to Say "He fainted" in Italian
Use 'È svenuto' when someone suddenly loses consciousness in Italy. Essential for emergencies.
È svenuto.
eh sveh-NOO-tohneutral
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This is what you say if someone collapses and is unresponsive. It's the direct way to report that someone has fainted.
Alternatives
- Ha perso i sensi.More formal and descriptive, literally 'he lost his senses'.
- È crollato.Implies a sudden collapse, often from weakness or shock, not necessarily fainting.
Ways to get it wrong
Svenire vs. Svelenire
'Svenire' means to faint; 'svelenire' means to be poisoned or to recover from poison.
Stress on 'svenuto'
The stress is on the 'NOO' syllable: sveh-NOO-toh, not sveh-NOO-toh.
Frequently asked
how to say he fainted in italian
The most common way to say 'he fainted' in Italian is 'È svenuto'. This is a direct and clear way to report the situation.
what to say if someone faints in italy
If someone faints, you should say 'È svenuto' to describe what happened. You might also need to call for help by saying 'Chiamate un'ambulanza!' (Call an ambulance!).
italian for lost consciousness
'È svenuto' is the most common phrase for someone losing consciousness. A more formal alternative is 'Ha perso i sensi'.
