Italian Phrase
Parla con il medico delle tue esigenze.
Meaning
The sentence advises someone to discuss their personal health needs with a doctor. It stresses the importance of clear communication so the physician can tailor treatment to the patient’s specific situation.
When to use
Use this phrase when giving health‑related advice, reminding a friend to be proactive about a medical appointment, or in a classroom role‑play about doctor‑patient interactions.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Parlaconilmedicodelletueesigenze
Parla (imperativo)
‘Parla’ is the second‑person singular imperative of ‘parlare’, used to give a direct command or suggestion.
con (preposizione)
‘con’ means ‘with’ and introduces the person you should talk to.
il medico (sostantivo)
‘il medico’ is the definite article + noun meaning ‘the doctor’; in formal contexts ‘medico’ is preferred over ‘dottore’.
delle (contrazione di di + le)
‘delle’ contracts ‘di’ + ‘le’ and translates to ‘about the/your’, linking the noun ‘esigenze’ to the verb.
tue (aggettivo possessivo)
‘tue’ agrees in gender and number with ‘esigenze’ and means ‘your’ (feminine plural).
esigenze (sostantivo plurale)
‘esigenze’ is the plural of ‘esigenza’, meaning ‘needs’ or ‘requirements’, often used in medical contexts.
🗨In Conversation
Parla con il medico delle tue esigenze.
Talk to the doctor about your needs.
Certo, gli spiegherò tutto quello che mi preoccupa.
Sure, I’ll explain everything that worries me.
✕Common Mistakes
Parla con il dottore delle tue esigenze.
‘Dottore’ is acceptable but less formal in written advice; ‘medico’ is the standard term for a health professional.
Parla con il medico di tue esigenze.
The preposition ‘di’ must contract with the article ‘le’ to become ‘delle’; otherwise the phrase is ungrammatical.
Parla con il medico delle tuo esigenze.
Possessive adjectives must agree in gender and number; ‘tue’ (feminine plural) matches ‘esigenze’, not ‘tuo’.
↔Alternatives
Discuti con il medico delle tue necessità.
Discuss your necessities with the doctor.
Parla al medico delle tue preoccupazioni.
Speak to the doctor about your concerns.
Rivolgiti al medico per spiegare le tue esigenze.
Turn to the doctor to explain your needs.
Cultural Tip
In Italy patients are encouraged to be open about symptoms, but doctors often keep a formal tone. Using ‘medico’ sounds more professional than ‘dottore’, especially in written advice. Remember that ‘esigenze’ can refer to both medical needs and broader health‑related requirements, so the phrase works well in both clinical and wellness contexts.