How do you say "scorpion" in Italian?

lo scorpione

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "scorpion" is lo scorpione.

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Pronunciation

Break scorpione into its natural syllables, with the accent landing one syllable before the end.

Grammar notes

lo scorpione is masculine. Its plural is Scorpioni.

Example sentence

Lo scorpione si nascose sotto una roccia calda.

The scorpion hid beneath a warm rock.

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How to remember lo scorpione

Picture the scene from "The scorpion hid beneath a warm rock" and hang lo scorpione on that image in your mind.

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Questions about lo scorpione

How do you pronounce lo scorpione?

Break scorpione into its natural syllables, with the accent landing one syllable before the end.

Is lo scorpione masculine or feminine?

lo scorpione is masculine. lo scorpione is masculine. Its plural is Scorpioni.

How is lo scorpione used in Italian?

lo scorpione is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Lo scorpione si nascose sotto una roccia calda. (The scorpion hid beneath a warm rock.).

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