How do you say "donut" in Italian?

In Italian, "donut" is la ciambella. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

la ciambella is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Italian pronunciation rules.

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Questions about la ciambella

How do you say "donut" in Italian?

In Italian, "donut" is la ciambella. It is a noun. The word is spelled la ciambella and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is la ciambella masculine or feminine?

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

How is la ciambella used in a sentence?

Use la ciambella as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Italian, word order and agreement rules determine how la ciambella 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.