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How do you say "tuna" in Italian?
il tonno
In Italian, "tuna" is il tonno.
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Pronunciation
TOHN-noh, two syllables. The 'oh' at the end is short and quick. Say it like 'tone' + 'no.'
Grammar notes
Il tonno is masculine. The plural is i tonni. Tonno is also eaten in Italy and appears on many menus as tuna.
Example sentence
Il tonno nuota rapidamente negli oceani.
The tuna swims rapidly in the oceans.
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How to remember il tonno
Tonno sounds like the English 'tone' with an 'o' sound. Picture a tuna's deep, resonant presence in the ocean.
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Questions about il tonno
How do you say "tuna" in Italian?
In Italian, "tuna" is il tonno. It is a noun.
Is il tonno masculine or feminine?
Il tonno is masculine. The plural is i tonni. Tonno is also eaten in Italy and appears on many menus as tuna.
How is il tonno used in a sentence?
Use il tonno as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il tonno nuota rapidamente negli oceani. (The tuna swims rapidly in the oceans.).
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