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How do you say "raccoon" in Italian?
il procione
In Italian, "raccoon" is il procione.
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Pronunciation
Pro-cho-NAY. Three syllables, last stressed. Roll the first 'r' slightly.
Grammar notes
Masculine, article il. Plural is procioni. Italian word for the masked animal.
Example sentence
Il procione è un animale notturno.
The raccoon is a nocturnal animal.
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How to remember il procione
Procione has 'pro' and 'cione'. The raccoon pro-sneaks around at night.
Related words
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- peacock il pavone
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- sloth il bradipo
- tiger la tigre
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Questions about il procione
How do you say "raccoon" in Italian?
In Italian, "raccoon" is il procione. It is a noun.
Is il procione masculine or feminine?
Masculine, article il. Plural is procioni. Italian word for the masked animal.
How is il procione used in a sentence?
Use il procione as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il procione è un animale notturno. (The raccoon is a nocturnal animal.).
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