How do you say "egg" in Italian?

In Italian, "egg" is l’uovo. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

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

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Questions about l’uovo

How do you say "egg" in Italian?

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

Is l’uovo masculine or feminine?

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

How is l’uovo used in a sentence?

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