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"Cucumber" in Italian: cetriolo
il cetriolo
Cucumber in Italian is il cetriolo (cheh-TREE-oh-loh). Plural i cetrioli. Insalata di cetrioli is a summer staple.
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How to pronounce cetriolo
Say it
cheh-TREE-oh-loh
/tʃeˈtri.o.lo/
Cetriolo stresses TREE: cheh-TREE-oh-loh. Soft ch.
"Cucumber" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il cetriolo | the cucumber Singular. | Singular. |
| i cetrioli | the cucumbers Plural. | Plural. |
| insalata di cetrioli | cucumber salad Dish. | Dish. |
| fette di cetriolo | cucumber slices Prep. | Prep. |
How to use cetriolo in real life
- 1Market
Un cetriolo fresco, per favore.
One fresh cucumber, please.
Un cetriolo.
- 2Salad prep
Taglio il cetriolo a rondelle sottili.
I'm cutting the cucumber into thin rounds.
Il cetriolo.
- 3Ordering sides
Aggiungete cetrioli all'insalata?
Can you add cucumbers to the salad?
Cetrioli.
Mistakes English speakers make with cetriolo
Incorrect: La cetriolo è verde.
Correct: Il cetriolo è verde.
Cetriolo is masculine.
Incorrect: Compro un cucumber.
Correct: Compro un cetriolo.
Use cetriolo.
Good to know
Cetrioli show up in summer antipasti with vinegar and mint. Pickling culture exists too—ask for cetrioli sottaceto if you want pickles.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Building a picnic salad
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Mettiamo pomodori e cetriolo?
Shall we put tomatoes and cucumber?
You
Sì, il cetriolo lo lavo io.
Yes, I'll wash the cucumber.
ChatPal
Io taglio il pane.
I'll cut the bread.
You
Poi aggiungiamo olio sui cetrioli.
Then we'll add oil on the cucumbers.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Cucumber" in Italian
How do you say cucumber?
Il cetriolo.
Plural?
I cetrioli.
Pickled cucumbers?
Cetrioli sottaceto.
Gender?
Masculine.
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