How do you say "insect" in Italian?

In Italian, "insect" is l’insetto. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

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

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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. The word is spelled l’insetto and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is l’insetto masculine or feminine?

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

How is l’insetto used in a sentence?

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