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How to Say ‘With Dr. Rossi’ in Italian

Con la dottoressa Rossi

kohn lah dot-toh-RES-sah ROHS-see

[kohn lah dot-toh-RES-sah ROHS-see]

💬 Usage Tip: Titles take il or la when you talk about someone: la dottoressa Rossi, il dottor Bianchi. Drop it when speaking to them directly: Buongiorno, dottoressa.

Phrase Breakdown

Con la dottoressa

kohn lah dot-toh-RES-sah

with Dr. (female)

'Dottoressa' is the female form of 'dottore' and is used for anyone with a degree. Double the 't' and the 's': dot-to-RES-sa.

Example

Ho un appuntamento con la dottoressa.

I have an appointment with the doctor.

Words in this phrase

Con

[kohn]

with

A preposition meaning with, often used to describe manner or attitude.

Example

Nell'espressione Con sincerità, Con spiega il modo in cui le persone si comportano.

In the expression 'Con sincerità,' 'Con' explains the way people behave.

[lah]

the

The feminine singular definite article, used before nouns like 'cultura.'

Example

"La" cultura di questa impresa mi interessa molto.

"The" culture of this company interests me a lot.

dottoressa

[dot-toh-RES-sah]

doctor (female) / Dr.

Title for a woman with a university degree, used formally at work.

Example

La dottoressa arriva alle nove.

The doctor arrives at nine.

Rossi

[ROHS-see]

Rossi

A very common Italian surname.

Example

Il signor Rossi abita qui.

Mr. Rossi lives here.

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