dott

Dr.

noun DOHT Rare

Usage Note

Dott. is the standard written abbreviation for dottore / dottoressa — the title given to any Italian university graduate (not just medical doctors). Dott. Rossi on an envelope or nameplate simply means the person holds a degree. For a female graduate the abbreviation Dott.ssa is used. In speech the full dottore / dottoressa is always pronounced.

Examples

"La lettera era indirizzata al Dott. Bianchi."

Natural Translation

The letter was addressed to Dr Bianchi.

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