How do you say "potato" in Italian?

In Italian, "potato" is la patata. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

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

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Questions about la patata

How do you say "potato" in Italian?

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

Is la patata masculine or feminine?

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

How is la patata used in a sentence?

Use la patata as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Italian, word order and agreement rules determine how la patata 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.