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How do you say "watermelon" in Italian?
l’anguria
In Italian, "watermelon" is l’anguria.
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Pronunciation
Say ahn-GOO-ree-ah. Stress the third syllable with an 'ee' sound.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun (l'anguria). Plural: le angurie. Uses l' before a vowel.
Example sentence
L'anguria fresca è dolce d'estate.
Fresh watermelon is sweet in summer.
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How to remember l’anguria
Anguria sounds like 'on-goo-ree-ah.' Watermelons are big and round like a tummy.
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Questions about l’anguria
How do you say "watermelon" in Italian?
In Italian, "watermelon" is l’anguria. It is a noun.
How is l’anguria written in Italian?
l’anguria is written using the standard Italian script.
How is l’anguria used in a sentence?
Use l’anguria as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'anguria fresca è dolce d'estate. (Fresh watermelon is sweet in summer.).
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