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How do you say "lobster" in Italian?
l’aragosta
In Italian, "lobster" is l’aragosta.
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Pronunciation
Ah-rah-GOHS-tah, four syllables. Stress on the third. The 'a' at the end is clear and open.
Grammar notes
L'aragosta is feminine (uses l' before the vowel). The plural is le aragoste. Aragosta is the formal word for lobster.
Example sentence
L'aragosta è un mollusco pregiato nei ristoranti italiani.
The lobster is a prized mollusk in Italian restaurants.
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How to remember l’aragosta
Aragosta sounds grand and complicated, like the lobster itself with all its claws and intricate shell.
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- prawn il gambero
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Questions about l’aragosta
How do you say "lobster" in Italian?
In Italian, "lobster" is l’aragosta. It is a noun.
How is l’aragosta written in Italian?
l’aragosta is written using the standard Italian script.
How is l’aragosta used in a sentence?
Use l’aragosta as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'aragosta è un mollusco pregiato nei ristoranti italiani. (The lobster is a prized mollusk in Italian restaurants.).
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