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How do you say "salamander" in Italian?
la salamandra
In Italian, "salamander" is la salamandra.
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Pronunciation
Say salamandra as sa-la-ma-ndra, putting the emphasis on ma. Clip each vowel cleanly rather than letting them blur together.
Grammar notes
la salamandra is feminine. Its plural is Salamandre.
Example sentence
La salamandra si nascose sotto un tronco umido.
The salamander hid under a damp log.
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How to remember la salamandra
Salamandra looks close to the English 'salamander' — that shared 'salamand' is the thread to hang your memory on.
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Questions about la salamandra
How do you pronounce la salamandra?
Say salamandra as sa-la-ma-ndra, putting the emphasis on ma. Clip each vowel cleanly rather than letting them blur together.
Is la salamandra masculine or feminine?
la salamandra is feminine. la salamandra is feminine. Its plural is Salamandre.
How is la salamandra used in Italian?
la salamandra is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La salamandra si nascose sotto un tronco umido. (The salamander hid under a damp log.).
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