Italian Phrase
Includi eventuali interventi chirurgici precedenti.
Meaning
A formal instruction asking someone to list any surgical procedures they have undergone in the past. It is commonly found on medical intake forms or in a doctor‑patient conversation.
When to use
Use this sentence on health questionnaires, pre‑operative check‑lists, or when a healthcare professional asks a patient to disclose their surgical history.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Includieventualiinterventichirurgiciprecedenti
Imperative Mood
‘Includi’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb ‘includere’, used to give a direct command or instruction.
Adjective Agreement
‘eventuali’, ‘chirurgici’ and ‘precedenti’ are all plural masculine adjectives that must agree with the plural masculine noun ‘interventi’.
Word Order
In Italian, adjectives can appear before or after the noun; here ‘eventuali’ precedes the noun phrase, while ‘chirurgici’ and ‘precedenti’ follow it.
🗨In Conversation
Hai avuto operazioni in passato?
Have you had any operations in the past?
Sì, includi eventuali interventi chirurgici precedenti nel modulo.
Yes, include any previous surgical interventions on the form.
✕Common Mistakes
Includi eventuale intervento chirurgico precedente.
The adjective must agree in number with ‘interventi’; use the plural ‘eventuali’ when referring to multiple possible surgeries.
Includere eventuali interventi chirurgici precedenti.
The infinitive ‘includere’ cannot be used as a command; the imperative form ‘Includi’ is required.
Includi eventuali interventi chirurgici precedente.
When the noun is plural, the adjective must also be plural – ‘precedenti’, not ‘precedente’.
↔Alternatives
Segnala eventuali operazioni chirurgiche passate.
Report any past surgical operations.
Indica eventuali interventi chirurgici precedenti.
Indicate any previous surgical interventions.
Riporta eventuali precedenti interventi chirurgici.
List any previous surgical interventions.
Cultural Tip
In Italian medical contexts the tone is usually formal and precise. The word ‘eventuali’ softens the request, implying that the patient may or may not have such procedures. Always keep the adjective‑noun agreement in mind, especially when the list could be singular or plural.