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How do you say "mosquito" in Italian?
la zanzara
In Italian, "mosquito" is la zanzara.
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Pronunciation
Tsan-tsah-RAH, three syllables. The 'ts' sound at the start is one sound, like 'zit.' Stress on the second 'tsa.'
Grammar notes
La zanzara is feminine. The plural is le zanzare. The word uses 'z' which often makes a 'ts' or 'dz' sound in Italian.
Example sentence
La zanzara punge i turisti sulla spiaggia al tramonto.
The mosquito bites tourists on the beach at sunset.
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How to remember la zanzara
Zanzara sounds like it buzzes, with that 'z' sound mimicking the insect's buzz. The double 'z' adds to the buzzing feel.
Related words
- dolphin il delfino
- narwhal il narvalo
- pelican il pellicano
- rope la corda
- seafood i frutti di mare
- squid il calamaro
- towel l’asciugamano
- umbrella l’ombrello
- walrus il tricheco
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Questions about la zanzara
How do you say "mosquito" in Italian?
In Italian, "mosquito" is la zanzara. It is a noun.
Is la zanzara masculine or feminine?
La zanzara is feminine. The plural is le zanzare. The word uses 'z' which often makes a 'ts' or 'dz' sound in Italian.
How is la zanzara used in a sentence?
Use la zanzara as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La zanzara punge i turisti sulla spiaggia al tramonto. (The mosquito bites tourists on the beach at sunset.).
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