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How to Say "I have a fever" in Italian
Say 'Ho la febbre' to tell someone you have a fever in Italian. Essential for medical situations.
Ho la febbre.
oh lah FEB-brehneutral
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Use this when you feel unwell and suspect you have a fever. It's what you'd say to a doctor, pharmacist, or a friend you're staying with.
Alternatives
- Ho la temperatura.Slightly more formal, emphasizes the measurement.
- Mi sento febbricitante.More descriptive, means 'I feel feverish'.
Ways to get it wrong
Confusing 'avere' with 'essere'
Always use 'avere' (to have) for states like fever, not 'essere' (to be).
Missing the article 'la'
It's 'ho LA febbre', not just 'ho febbre'.
A small cultural note
Italians often express physical discomfort directly. Don't hesitate to state your symptoms clearly.
Frequently asked
how to say i have a high fever in italian
You can say 'Ho la febbre alta'. 'Alta' means high.
what to say if i feel sick and have fever
Start with 'Ho la febbre' and then you can add more details about how you feel, like 'Mi sento debole' (I feel weak).
italian for i have a temperature
You can say 'Ho la febbre' which is the most common, or 'Ho la temperatura'.
