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How do you say "insect" in Italian?
l’insetto
In Italian, "insect" is l’insetto.
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Pronunciation
In-SEH-toh, three syllables. Stress on 'seh.' The 'i' at the start is short.
Grammar notes
L'insetto is masculine (uses l' before the vowel). The plural is gli insetti. Note the doubled 't' in insetto.
Example sentence
L'insetto è piccolo ma importante per l'ecosistema.
The insect is small but important for the ecosystem.
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How to remember l’insetto
Insetto sounds very similar to English 'insect,' so you can use the English word as a memory hook.
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- seagull il gabbiano
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Questions about l’insetto
How do you say "insect" in Italian?
In Italian, "insect" is l’insetto. It is a noun.
How is l’insetto written in Italian?
l’insetto is written using the standard Italian script.
How is l’insetto used in a sentence?
Use l’insetto as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'insetto è piccolo ma importante per l'ecosistema. (The insect is small but important for the ecosystem.).
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