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How do you say "ant" in Italian?
la formica
In Italian, "ant" is la formica.
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Pronunciation
Read formica letter by letter, then speed up, with the accent landing one syllable before the end.
Grammar notes
la formica is feminine. Its plural is formiche.
Example sentence
Una formica minuscola trasportava una briciola sul pavimento.
A tiny ant carried a crumb across the floor.
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How to remember la formica
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Questions about la formica
How do you pronounce la formica?
Read formica letter by letter, then speed up, with the accent landing one syllable before the end.
Is la formica masculine or feminine?
la formica is feminine. la formica is feminine. Its plural is formiche.
How is la formica used in Italian?
la formica is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Una formica minuscola trasportava una briciola sul pavimento. (A tiny ant carried a crumb across the floor.).
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