How do you say "squirrel" in Italian?

In Italian, "squirrel" is lo scoiattolo. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

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

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Questions about lo scoiattolo

How do you say "squirrel" in Italian?

In Italian, "squirrel" is lo scoiattolo. It is a noun. The word is spelled lo scoiattolo and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is lo scoiattolo masculine or feminine?

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

How is lo scoiattolo used in a sentence?

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