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How do you say "lunch" in Italian?
il pranzo
In Italian, "lunch" is il pranzo.
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Pronunciation
PRAHN-tsoh, two syllables. Say 'prahn' + 'zo.' The stress is on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Il pranzo is masculine. The plural is i pranzi. Pranzo is the word for lunch or main midday meal in Italian.
Example sentence
Il pranzo al caffè era il momento più popolare della giornata.
Lunch at the cafe was the most popular time of day.
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How to remember il pranzo
Pranzo comes from pranza or early meal. Lunch is traditionally the main meal of the day in Italy.
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- juice il succo
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- menu il menù
- toaster il tostapane
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Questions about il pranzo
How do you say "lunch" in Italian?
In Italian, "lunch" is il pranzo. It is a noun.
Is il pranzo masculine or feminine?
Il pranzo is masculine. The plural is i pranzi. Pranzo is the word for lunch or main midday meal in Italian.
How is il pranzo used in a sentence?
Use il pranzo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il pranzo al caffè era il momento più popolare della giornata. (Lunch at the cafe was the most popular time of day.).
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