Italian · Food & Drink
"Egg" in Italian: uovo
l'uovo
Note: plural: le uova
Egg in Italian is l'uovo (LWOH-voh), masculine singular. The plural is irregular: le uova (feminine plural). Uova al tegamino are fried eggs; uovo sodo is hard-boiled.
Breakfast order
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How to pronounce uovo
Say it
LWOH-voh
/ˈwɔ.vo/
Uovo is LWOH-voh (almost WOH-voh). Plural uova is LWOH-vah.
"Egg" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'uovo | the egg Singular. | Singular. |
| le uova | the eggs Irregular plural. | Irregular plural. |
| uovo sodo | hard-boiled egg Snack / salad. | Snack / salad. |
| uova al tegamino | fried eggs Breakfast. | Breakfast. |
How to use uovo in real life
- 1Breakfast order
Prendo un uovo al tegamino.
I'll have a fried egg.
Un uovo.
- 2Baking
Servono tre uova per la torta.
You need three eggs for the cake.
Tre uova—use plural form.
- 3Picnic
Ho messo un uovo sodo nel pranzo.
I put a hard-boiled egg in lunch.
Uovo sodo.
Mistakes English speakers make with uovo
Incorrect: Ho comprato due uovi.
Correct: Ho comprato due uova.
Plural is le uova, not uovi.
Incorrect: La uovo è fresco.
Correct: L'uovo è fresco.
Singular masculine with l'.
Good to know
Italian breakfast is usually sweet, but hotels and brunch spots still serve uova. Market cartons say uova fresche. The gender flip from l'uovo to le uova is a classic learner gotcha.
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Cooking a quick breakfast
ChatPal
Vuoi un uovo o yogurt?
Do you want an egg or yogurt?
You
Un uovo sodo, grazie.
A hard-boiled egg, thanks.
ChatPal
Ne bollo due: un uovo per te, uno per me.
I'll boil two: one egg for you, one for me.
You
Perfetto. L'uovo non deve essere troppo duro.
Perfect. The egg shouldn't be too hard.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Egg" in Italian
Why le uova?
Irregular plural: l'uovo → le uova.
Fried eggs?
Uova al tegamino / uova fritte.
Egg white / yolk?
Albume / tuorlo.
Is uovo feminine?
Singular is masculine; plural uova is feminine.
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