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"Ant" in Italian: formica
la formica
Ant in Italian is la formica (lah for-MEE-kah), feminine: una formica, due formiche. A line of ants is una fila di formiche.
Kitchen counter
C'è una formica vicino allo zucchero.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce formica
Say it
lah for-MEE-kah
/forˈmi.ka/
Formica stresses MEE: for-MEE-kah. Plural formiche is for-MEE-keh.
"Ant" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la formica | the ant Default noun. | Default noun. |
| una formica | an ant Spotting one. | Spotting one. |
| le formiche | the ants Plural. | Plural. |
| formicaio | anthill Related nest word. | Related nest word. |
How to use formica in real life
- 1Kitchen counter
C'è una formica vicino allo zucchero.
There's an ant near the sugar.
Una formica for one.
- 2Picnic blanket
Le formiche hanno trovato i biscotti.
The ants found the cookies.
Le formiche plural.
- 3Kids outdoors
Non schiacciare la formica: lasciala passare.
Don't crush the ant: let it pass.
La formica when pointing.
Mistakes English speakers make with formica
Incorrect: Il formica è sul pane.
Correct: La formica è sul pane.
Formica is feminine: la formica.
Incorrect: Ci sono tanti ant in cucina.
Correct: Ci sono tante formiche in cucina.
Use formiche, not English ant.
Good to know
Formiche show up in sayings about hard work. In summer kitchens, sealing jam and wiping crumbs is the real anti-formica strategy.
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A picnic invaded by ants
ChatPal
Guarda quella fila di formiche!
Look at that line of ants!
You
Spostiamo la torta prima che arrivi ogni formica del parco.
Let's move the cake before every ant in the park arrives.
ChatPal
Troppo tardi: una formica è già sul tovagliolo.
Too late: an ant is already on the napkin.
You
Ok, mangiamo in piedi vicino al tavolo.
Ok, we'll eat standing by the table.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ant" in Italian
What is the plural of formica?
Le formiche.
Is formica feminine?
Yes: la formica, una formica.
How do I say anthill?
Un formicaio.
Is formica related to Formica plastic?
Same Latin root historically, but in Italian formica means the insect.
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