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How do you say "plum" in Italian?
la prugna
In Italian, "plum" is la prugna.
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Pronunciation
Give prugna a clean, even rhythm, with the accent landing one syllable before the end, and treat gn as the ny sound in canyon, not two separate letters.
Grammar notes
la prugna is feminine. Its plural is Prugne.
Example sentence
La prugna matura era dolce e succosa.
The ripe plum was sweet and juicy.
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How to remember la prugna
Say la prugna while picturing "The ripe plum was sweet and juicy" happening right in front of you, that pairing sticks longer than a flashcard.
Related words
- soup la zuppa
- stew lo stufato
- salad l' insalata
- pasta la pasta
- noodle la tagliatella.
- dumpling il raviolo
- sausage la salsiccia
- bacon il bacon
- ham il prosciutto
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Questions about la prugna
How do you pronounce la prugna?
Give prugna a clean, even rhythm, with the accent landing one syllable before the end, and treat gn as the ny sound in canyon, not two separate letters.
Is la prugna masculine or feminine?
la prugna is feminine. la prugna is feminine. Its plural is Prugne.
How is la prugna used in Italian?
la prugna is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La prugna matura era dolce e succosa. (The ripe plum was sweet and juicy.).
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