How do you say "bear" in Italian?

In Italian, "bear" is l’orso. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

l’orso is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Italian pronunciation rules.

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Questions about l’orso

How do you say "bear" in Italian?

In Italian, "bear" is l’orso. It is a noun. The word is spelled l’orso and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is l’orso masculine or feminine?

Italian nouns are either masculine or feminine. The gender of l’orso is reflected in its article: il/lo (masculine) or la (feminine).

How is l’orso used in a sentence?

Use l’orso as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Italian, word order and agreement rules determine how l’orso fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Italian language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.