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"Donkey" in Italian: asino
l'asino
Donkey in Italian is l'asino (AH-zee-noh). Plural gli asini. A female donkey is l'asina. The word also appears in stubbornness jokes—use carefully.
Farm visit
I bambini accarezzano l'asino nel recinto.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce asino
Say it
AH-zee-noh
/ˈa.zi.no/
Asino is AH-zee-noh. Stress AH; soft z.
"Donkey" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'asino | the donkey Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un asino | a donkey Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| gli asini | the donkeys Plural. | Plural. |
| l'asina | the female donkey Feminine. | Feminine. |
How to use asino in real life
- 1Farm visit
I bambini accarezzano l'asino nel recinto.
The kids pet the donkey in the pen.
L'asino.
- 2Countryside walk
Un asino mangia erba vicino al sentiero.
A donkey is eating grass near the path.
Un asino.
- 3Photo stop
Quanti asini vedi sul prato?
How many donkeys do you see in the meadow?
Asini.
Mistakes English speakers make with asino
Incorrect: Il asino è piccolo.
Correct: L'asino è piccolo.
Elide: l'asino.
Incorrect: Ho visto un donkey.
Correct: Ho visto un asino.
Use asino.
Good to know
Italian islands and hill towns still work with asini for trails. Calling a person asino is an insult about stubbornness—save it for animals.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
At a petting farm
ChatPal
Vuoi dare una carota all'asino?
Want to give a carrot to the donkey?
You
Sì, ma piano: l'asino sembra nervoso.
Yes, but slowly: the donkey seems nervous.
ChatPal
Hai ragione, restiamo fuori dal recinto.
You're right, let's stay outside the pen.
You
Ok, scatto solo una foto.
Ok, I'll just take one photo.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Donkey" in Italian
How do you say donkey?
L'asino.
Plural?
Gli asini.
Female?
L'asina.
Insult risk?
Yes—calling a person asino is rude.
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