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How to Say "I sprained my ankle" in Italian
Learn how to say 'I sprained my ankle' in Italian for medical emergencies or when you need help.
Mi sono slogato la caviglia.
mee soh-noh sloh-GAH-toh lah kah-VEEL-yahneutral
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Use this phrase if you've twisted your ankle and are in pain. It's perfect for telling a doctor, a pharmacist, or a helpful stranger what happened.
Alternatives
- Ho una distorsione alla caviglia.This is a more descriptive, slightly more formal way to say it.
- Mi sono fatto male alla caviglia.This is a more general phrase meaning 'I hurt my ankle'.
Ways to get it wrong
Slogare vs. Sbucciare
Don't confuse 'slogare' (to sprain) with 'sbucciare' (to scrape or peel).
Caviglia stress
The stress is on 'VEEL' in 'caviglia', not the first syllable.
A small cultural note
Italians are generally very helpful in emergencies, so don't hesitate to ask for assistance, even from strangers.
Frequently asked
What's the difference between slogato and distorsione?
'Slogato' is the verb form, meaning 'I sprained'. 'Distorsione' is the noun, meaning 'a sprain'.
How to say I hurt my foot in Italian?
You can say 'Mi sono fatto male al piede' (I hurt my foot) or be more specific if you know the injury.
What to say if I need a doctor urgently?
Say 'Ho bisogno di un medico!' (I need a doctor!) and then explain your specific problem.
