Italian · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Dolphin" in Italian: delfino
il delfino
Dolphin in Italian is il delfino (eel del-FEE-noh), masculine: un delfino, i delfini. Boat tours and aquariums use it constantly.
Boat trip
Abbiamo visto un delfino vicino alla barca.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce delfino
Say it
eel del-FEE-noh
/delˈfi.no/
Delfino stresses FEE: del-FEE-noh.
"Dolphin" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il delfino | the dolphin Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un delfino | a dolphin Spotting one. | Spotting one. |
| i delfini | the dolphins A pod. | A pod. |
| nuotare come un delfino | to swim like a dolphin Playful praise. | Playful praise. |
How to use delfino in real life
- 1Boat trip
Abbiamo visto un delfino vicino alla barca.
We saw a dolphin near the boat.
Un delfino.
- 2Aquarium
Il delfino salta fuori dall'acqua.
The dolphin jumps out of the water.
Il delfino show moment.
- 3Kids' chat
I delfini sono i miei animali preferiti.
Dolphins are my favourite animals.
I delfini plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with delfino
Incorrect: La delfino è veloce.
Correct: Il delfino è veloce.
Delfino is masculine.
Incorrect: Ho visto due delfino.
Correct: Ho visto due delfini.
Plural is delfini.
Good to know
Coastal Italy sells delfino souvenirs and boat tickets promising sightings. Wild encounters feel special; trained aquarium shows are more debated than they used to be.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
On a coastal excursion boat
ChatPal
Guarda a sinistra: c'è un delfino!
Look left: there's a dolphin!
You
Wow… quel delfino nuota accanto a noi.
Wow… that dolphin is swimming beside us.
ChatPal
Forse arrivano altri delfini tra poco.
Maybe more dolphins are coming soon.
You
Tengo la fotocamera pronta.
I'm keeping the camera ready.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Dolphin" in Italian
Is delfino masculine?
Yes: il delfino, i delfini.
How do I say a pod of dolphins?
Un gruppo di delfini, or simply i delfini.
Dolphin as a nickname?
Rare—stick to the animal sense unless joking.
Related word?
Delfineria isn't standard; say vasca dei delfini at a park.
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