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How do you say "shark" in Italian?
lo squalo
In Italian, "shark" is lo squalo.
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Pronunciation
Break squalo into its natural syllables, with the stress falling naturally on the second-to-last syllable.
Grammar notes
lo squalo is masculine. Its plural is Sharks.
Example sentence
Uno squalo girava lentamente sotto la barca.
A shark circled slowly beneath the boat.
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How to remember lo squalo
Connect lo squalo to the moment in "A shark circled slowly beneath the boat" so the word has a scene to live in, not just a definition.
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Questions about lo squalo
How do you pronounce lo squalo?
Break squalo into its natural syllables, with the stress falling naturally on the second-to-last syllable.
Is lo squalo masculine or feminine?
lo squalo is masculine. lo squalo is masculine. Its plural is Sharks.
How is lo squalo used in Italian?
lo squalo is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Uno squalo girava lentamente sotto la barca. (A shark circled slowly beneath the boat.).
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