Italian Phrase
Quali domande devo fare al dottore?
Meaning
Literally, 'Which questions must I ask the doctor?' It is the polite way to ask for advice on what to inquire about during a medical appointment.
When to use
Use this sentence when you are preparing for a visit to a physician and want to make sure you cover all the important topics—symptoms, treatment options, side‑effects, and follow‑up care.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Qualidomandedevofarealdottore?
Quali
Interrogative adjective meaning 'which' or 'what', used with plural nouns.
domande
Plural of 'domanda' (question). Noun, feminine, regular -e plural.
devo
First‑person singular present of 'dovere' – expresses obligation or necessity.
fare
Infinitive verb meaning 'to do' or 'to make'; here it works like 'to ask' (fare domande).
al
Contraction of the preposition 'a' + definite article 'il', meaning 'to the'.
dottore
Masculine noun for 'doctor' (usually a medical doctor).
🗨In Conversation
Quali domande devo fare al dottore?
What questions should I ask the doctor?
Puoi chiedere dei sintomi, dei farmaci, degli effetti collaterali e dei prossimi controlli.
You can ask about the symptoms, the medication, side effects, and the next check‑ups.
✕Common Mistakes
Che domande devo fare al dottore?
While understandable, native speakers prefer 'porre' for 'to pose' a question; 'fare domande' is also correct but 'che' is less natural than 'quali' with a plural noun.
Quali domande devo fare al dottoressa?
If the doctor is female, use 'alla dottoressa'. Mixing gender and article is a common slip.
Quali domande devo chiedere al dottore?
Using 'devo chiedere' changes the nuance; 'fare domande' is the idiomatic collocation for 'to ask questions'.
↔Alternatives
Che domande devo porre al dottore?
What questions should I pose to the doctor?
Quali sono le domande da fare al medico?
What are the questions to ask the doctor?
Cosa dovrei chiedere al dottore?
What should I ask the doctor?
Cultural Tip
In Italy patients often write a short list of questions before the appointment. It shows respect for the doctor's time and helps you remember important details, especially if you feel nervous. Using the formal 'dottore' (or 'dottoressa' for a female doctor) is standard in a medical setting, unless the doctor invites you to use a first name.