Italian · Body & Health
malattia
illness / disease
Intermediatenoun · f
Definition
A disease or period of being unwell.
Example
È assente dal lavoro per una malattia.
He is absent from work due to an illness.
Etymology
The word 'malattia' comes from the Latin 'malatia', which denotes a state of being unwell, preserving its meaning associated with health and sickness.
How & Where It’s Used
'Malattia' is primarily used in formal contexts, particularly in healthcare discourse, but also appears in informal discussions about health.