How do you say "onion" in Italian?

In Italian, "onion" is la cipolla. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

la cipolla is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Italian pronunciation rules.

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Questions about la cipolla

How do you say "onion" in Italian?

In Italian, "onion" is la cipolla. It is a noun. The word is spelled la cipolla and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is la cipolla masculine or feminine?

Italian nouns are either masculine or feminine. The gender of la cipolla is reflected in its article: il/lo (masculine) or la (feminine).

How is la cipolla used in a sentence?

Use la cipolla as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Italian, word order and agreement rules determine how la cipolla fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Italian language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.