Italian · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Animal" in Italian: animale
l'animale
Animal in Italian is l'animale (ah-nee-MAH-leh), a masculine noun. Plural is gli animali. A pet is often un animale domestico.
At the zoo
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How to pronounce animale
Say it
ah-nee-MAH-leh
/a.niˈma.le/
Animale stresses MAH: ah-nee-MAH-leh. Plural animali keeps the stress pattern: ah-nee-MAH-lee.
"Animal" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'animale | animal Any animal. | Any animal. |
| gli animali | animals Plural. | Plural. |
| un animale domestico | a pet Household animal. | Household animal. |
| gli animali selvatici | wild animals Wildlife. | Wildlife. |
How to use animale in real life
- 1At the zoo
Qual è il tuo animale preferito?
What is your favourite animal?
L'animale preferito pattern.
- 2Renting a flat
Accettate animali in appartamento?
Do you allow animals in the flat?
Animali in housing ads.
- 3On a hike
Non dare cibo agli animali selvatici.
Don't feed the wild animals.
Agli animali.
Mistakes English speakers make with animale
Incorrect: La animale è grande.
Correct: L'animale è grande.
Animale is masculine: l'animale.
Incorrect: I animales sono belli.
Correct: Gli animali sono belli.
Plural is gli animali.
Good to know
Housing rules for animali domestici vary by building. On trains and buses, small pets may travel with rules, so naming l'animale on tickets and notices is useful travel vocabulary.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a nature documentary
ChatPal
Questo film parla degli animali della savana.
This film is about savannah animals.
You
Bello! Il mio animale preferito è l'elefante.
Nice! My favourite animal is the elephant.
ChatPal
Anche a me. Poi c'è una parte sugli animali notturni.
Same here. Then there's a part on nocturnal animals.
You
Perfetto. Imparo nuove parole sugli animali.
Perfect. I'll learn new words about animals.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Animal" in Italian
Is animale masculine?
Yes: l'animale, un animale piccolo. Plural gli animali.
How do I say pet?
Un animale domestico, or name the pet: cane, gatto.
How do I say favourite animal?
Il mio animale preferito.
Does animale change for female animals?
The noun stays masculine as a category word. Specific animals have their own gender forms (gatto/gatta).
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