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How do you say "mushroom" in Italian?
il fungo
In Italian, "mushroom" is il fungo.
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Pronunciation
Say FOON-goh. Stress the first syllable with a 'oo' sound.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (il fungo). Plural: i funghi. Related to fungus and fungal infections.
Example sentence
Il fungo cresce nei boschi umidi.
The mushroom grows in damp forests.
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How to remember il fungo
Fungo sounds like 'fungus.' A mushroom is a fungus that grows in the woods.
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Questions about il fungo
How do you say "mushroom" in Italian?
In Italian, "mushroom" is il fungo. It is a noun.
Is il fungo masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (il fungo). Plural: i funghi. Related to fungus and fungal infections.
How is il fungo used in a sentence?
Use il fungo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il fungo cresce nei boschi umidi. (The mushroom grows in damp forests.).
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