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How do you say "armadillo" in Italian?
l' armadillo
In Italian, "armadillo" is l' armadillo.
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Pronunciation
Sound out armadillo in pieces, a-rma-di-llo, and make di the loudest part. Hold the double ll a beat longer than you would in English.
Grammar notes
l' armadillo is masculine. Its plural is Armadilli.
Example sentence
L'armadillo si è avvicinato per proteggersi.
The armadillo rolled up to protect itself.
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How to remember l' armadillo
Since armadillo shares 'armadillo' with 'armadillo', picture the two words shaking hands whenever you review it.
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Questions about l' armadillo
How do you pronounce l' armadillo?
Sound out armadillo in pieces, a-rma-di-llo, and make di the loudest part. Hold the double ll a beat longer than you would in English.
Is l' armadillo masculine or feminine?
l' armadillo is masculine. l' armadillo is masculine. Its plural is Armadilli.
How is l' armadillo used in Italian?
l' armadillo is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: L'armadillo si è avvicinato per proteggersi. (The armadillo rolled up to protect itself.).
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