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How do you say "lemon" in Italian?
il limone
In Italian, "lemon" is il limone.
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Pronunciation
Say lee-MOH-neh. Stress the second syllable with an 'oh' sound.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (il limone). Plural: i limoni. Related to lima meaning lime.
Example sentence
Il limone giallo e acido è profumato.
The yellow lemon is sour and fragrant.
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How to remember il limone
Limone sounds like 'lemon' with an Italian accent. Lemons and limes are citrus.
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Questions about il limone
How do you say "lemon" in Italian?
In Italian, "lemon" is il limone. It is a noun.
Is il limone masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (il limone). Plural: i limoni. Related to lima meaning lime.
How is il limone used in a sentence?
Use il limone as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il limone giallo e acido è profumato. (The yellow lemon is sour and fragrant.).
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