Italian Phrase
Elenca chiaramente tutti i tuoi sintomi.
Meaning
The sentence is a direct instruction meaning ‘List all your symptoms clearly.’ It is typically used in medical or health‑related contexts where precise information is required.
When to use
Use this phrase when a doctor, nurse, or health professional asks a patient to provide a detailed description of what they are feeling. It also appears on medical forms and symptom‑check questionnaires.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Elencachiaramentetuttiituoisintomi
Elenca (imperative)
‘Elenca’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb ‘elencare’ (to list). It is used to give a direct command.
chiaramente (adverb)
‘chiaramente’ modifies the verb, meaning ‘clearly’ or ‘in a clear way’.
tutti i (quantifier)
‘tutti i’ is the plural form of ‘tutto’, used before a masculine plural noun to mean ‘all the’.
tuoi (possessive adjective)
‘tuoi’ agrees in gender and number with the noun ‘sintomi’ and means ‘your’.
sintomi (noun)
‘sintomi’ is the masculine plural of ‘sintomo’, meaning ‘symptom’.
🗨In Conversation
Elenca chiaramente tutti i tuoi sintomi, per favore.
Please list all your symptoms clearly.
Ho mal di testa, febbre alta e una leggera tosse.
I have a headache, high fever, and a slight cough.
✕Common Mistakes
Elencare chiaramente tutti i tuoi sintomi.
‘Elencare’ is the infinitive; the command needs the imperative ‘Elenca’.
tutti i tuo sintomi
Possessive adjectives must agree in number with the noun; use ‘tuoi’ for plural ‘sintomi’.
tutto i tuoi sintomi
The correct form is ‘tutti i’ (plural) not ‘tutto i’ (singular).
↔Alternatives
Descrivi in modo chiaro tutti i tuoi sintomi.
Describe all your symptoms clearly.
Fai un elenco preciso dei tuoi sintomi.
Make a precise list of your symptoms.
Indica chiaramente tutti i sintomi che hai.
Indicate clearly all the symptoms you have.
Cultural Tip
In Italian medical settings a formal and precise tone is expected. Even when speaking informally, patients usually use the polite ‘Lei’ form with doctors, but the imperative can still appear in written instructions or forms. Avoid overly casual language like ‘dì cosa ti fa male’ in a professional context.