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How do you say "beef" in Italian?
il manzo
In Italian, "beef" is il manzo.
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Pronunciation
Mahn-ZOH, two syllables. Say 'mahn' + 'zoh.' The stress is on the second syllable.
Grammar notes
Il manzo is masculine. The plural is i manzi. Manzo specifically refers to beef (meat from a cow), not the animal.
Example sentence
Il manzo era tenero e succulento al caffè.
The beef was tender and succulent at the cafe.
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How to remember il manzo
Manzo sounds like 'man's o' meal, as beef is often considered a hearty, meat-heavy dish.
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Questions about il manzo
How do you say "beef" in Italian?
In Italian, "beef" is il manzo. It is a noun.
Is il manzo masculine or feminine?
Il manzo is masculine. The plural is i manzi. Manzo specifically refers to beef (meat from a cow), not the animal.
How is il manzo used in a sentence?
Use il manzo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il manzo era tenero e succulento al caffè. (The beef was tender and succulent at the cafe.).
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