Italian · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Bird" in Italian: uccello
l'uccello
Bird in Italian is l'uccello (loo-CHEL-loh), masculine: un uccello, gli uccelli. Soft c before e sounds like English ch.
In the park
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How to pronounce uccello
Say it
loo-CHEL-loh
/utˈtʃɛl.lo/
loo-CHEL-loh after l'. Double l is held. Uccelli is oo-CHEL-lee.
"Bird" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'uccello | the bird Any bird. | Any bird. |
| un uccello | a bird Spotting one. | Spotting one. |
| gli uccelli | the birds Flocks and plurals. | Flocks and plurals. |
| uccellino | little bird Affectionate or small bird. | Affectionate or small bird. |
How to use uccello in real life
- 1In the park
Guarda: c'è un uccello sul ramo.
Look: there's a bird on the branch.
Un uccello for spotting.
- 2Morning noise
Gli uccelli cantano già alle sei.
The birds are already singing at six.
Gli uccelli plural.
- 3At a zoo
Quell'uccello colorato viene dal Sud.
That colorful bird comes from the South.
Quell'uccello for pointing.
Mistakes English speakers make with uccello
Incorrect: Il uccello vola.
Correct: L'uccello vola.
Il + uccello becomes l'uccello.
Incorrect: Vedo tre uccello.
Correct: Vedo tre uccelli.
Plural is uccelli.
Good to know
City parks fill with uccelli at dawn, and Italians joke about early birds waking the whole courtyard. Bird names are local hobbies—sparrows, pigeons, and swallows get everyday mentions.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Birdwatching from a balcony
ChatPal
Senti? C'è un uccello nuovo sul tetto.
Hear that? There's a new bird on the roof.
You
Sì, l'uccello grigio con la coda lunga.
Yes, the grey bird with the long tail.
ChatPal
D'estate arrivano tanti uccelli migratori.
In summer lots of migratory birds arrive.
You
Porto le cuffie e registro l'uccello.
I'll bring headphones and record the bird.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bird" in Italian
Why l'uccello?
Il elides before a vowel: l'uccello.
What is the plural?
Gli uccelli.
How is c pronounced?
Like English ch in cheese: oo-CHEL-loh.
What is uccellino?
A diminutive: little bird.
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