Looking up...
tamponi
/tamˈpo.ni/
What does "tamponi" mean in English?
swabsHo comprato i tamponi per il test rapido.
I bought the swabs for the rapid test.
How to use "tamponi" correctly: definitions and examples in English?
formal
Swabs, typically used for medical or cleaning purposes.
I tamponi sono essenziali per la disinfezione.
Swabs are essential for disinfection.
The plural form 'tamponi' is commonly used in Italian, while 'tampone' is the singular.
Medicine
technical
In medical contexts, a swab used for testing (e.g., COVID-19 tests).
Il tampone nasale è stato eseguito correttamente.
The nasal swab was performed correctly.
In Italian, 'tampone' can also refer to the entire test kit, not just the swab.
Collocations
Pro Tip
Plural Form
Remember that 'tamponi' is the plural form, while 'tampone' is singular.
Word Origin
Derived from the French 'tampon,' meaning a plug or pad, originally from the Old French 'tampon,' possibly of Germanic origin.
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'tamponi' is the plural form of 'tampone,' which can refer to both the swab itself and the testing process in medical contexts.
Dizionario Italiano-Inglese