How do you say "watermelon" in Italian?

In Italian, "watermelon" is l’anguria. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

l’anguria is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Italian pronunciation rules.

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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. The word is spelled l’anguria and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is l’anguria masculine or feminine?

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

How is l’anguria used in a sentence?

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