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How do you say "lemon" in Italian?

il limone

Noun Masculine

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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