Italian Phrase
Prepara delle domande per il medico.
Meaning
The sentence tells someone to write or think of a few questions that they can ask the doctor during a medical appointment. It emphasizes preparation so the visit runs smoothly and no important concerns are forgotten.
When to use
Use this phrase right before a doctor's visit, when you’re helping a friend get ready for a check‑up, or when a health‑care professional advises you to list your concerns in advance.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Preparadelledomandeperilmedico
Imperative (tu)
‘Prepara’ is the second‑person singular imperative of the verb ‘preparare’, used to give a direct command or suggestion.
Partitive article ‘delle’
‘delle’ = ‘some’; it combines the preposition ‘di’ + the plural feminine article ‘le’, indicating an indefinite quantity.
Plural noun ‘domande’
‘domande’ is the plural of ‘domanda’ (question). In Italian, nouns agree in number with their articles.
Preposition ‘per’
‘per’ means ‘for’ or ‘to’; it introduces the purpose of the action.
Definite article + noun ‘il medico’
‘il’ is the masculine singular definite article; ‘medico’ means ‘doctor’. Together they refer to a specific doctor.
🗨In Conversation
Hai già preparato le domande per il medico?
Have you already prepared the questions for the doctor?
Sì, ho scritto alcune domande importanti sulla mia pressione e sui farmaci.
Yes, I’ve written down some important questions about my blood pressure and the medication.
✕Common Mistakes
Preparare le domande per il medico.
Using the infinitive ‘preparare’ turns the sentence into a suggestion rather than a direct command; the imperative ‘Prepara’ is needed for a clear instruction.
Prepara le domande per il medico.
Learners sometimes replace the partitive article with the definite article ‘le’, which changes the nuance to ‘the questions’ instead of ‘some questions’. Both are possible, but the original phrase stresses an indefinite amount.
Prepara delle domande per il dottore.
In informal speech Italians often say ‘dottore/dottoressa’; using ‘medico’ is correct but can sound overly formal in casual conversation.
↔Alternatives
Prepara alcune domande per il dottore.
Prepare a few questions for the doctor.
Fai una lista di domande per il medico.
Make a list of questions for the doctor.
Scrivi le domande che vuoi porre al medico.
Write down the questions you want to ask the doctor.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, medical appointments are often short, so patients are expected to come prepared with a clear list of concerns. It’s polite to address the doctor with ‘dottore’ or ‘dottoressa’ in formal settings, but ‘medico’ is also widely accepted. Bringing a notebook or using a phone note‑taking app shows respect for the doctor’s time and helps you remember everything you wanted to discuss.