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How do you say "alligator" in Italian?
l’alligatore
In Italian, "alligator" is l’alligatore.
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Pronunciation
Ahl-lee-gah-TOH-reh. Five syllables, fourth stressed. Double 'l'.
Grammar notes
Masculine, article l'alligatore (elided). Plural alligatori.
Example sentence
L'alligatore ha denti affilati.
The alligator has sharp teeth.
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How to remember l’alligatore
Alligatore sounds almost the same as English. Add an -ore ending.
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- raccoon il procione
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- tiger la tigre
- wolf il lupo
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Questions about l’alligatore
How do you say "alligator" in Italian?
In Italian, "alligator" is l’alligatore. It is a noun.
How is l’alligatore written in Italian?
l’alligatore is written using the standard Italian script.
How is l’alligatore used in a sentence?
Use l’alligatore as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'alligatore ha denti affilati. (The alligator has sharp teeth.).
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