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"Elephant" in Italian: elefante
l'elefante
Elephant in Italian is l'elefante (leh-leh-FAHN-teh), masculine. The plural is gli elefanti. A female can be specificata as elefante femmina.
Zoo visit
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How to pronounce elefante
Say it
eh-leh-FAHN-teh
/eleˈfan.te/
Elefante stresses FAHN: eh-leh-FAHN-teh. The article l' attaches: l'elefante.
"Elephant" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'elefante | the elephant Singular with vowel elision. | Singular with vowel elision. |
| un elefante | an elephant Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| gli elefanti | the elephants Plural. | Plural. |
| elefante femmina | female elephant When sex matters. | When sex matters. |
How to use elefante in real life
- 1Zoo visit
L'elefante mangia le foglie lentamente.
The elephant eats the leaves slowly.
L'elefante subject.
- 2Kids talking
Ho disegnato un elefante grigio.
I drew a grey elephant.
Un elefante.
- 3Documentary
Gli elefanti vivono in branchi.
Elephants live in herds.
Plural gli elefanti.
Mistakes English speakers make with elefante
Incorrect: La elefante.
Correct: L'elefante.
Elefante is masculine; use l'.
Incorrect: I elefanti.
Correct: Gli elefanti.
Plural before a vowel sound uses gli.
Good to know
L'elefante is a favorite in Italian children's stories and circus posters. Adults also use it metaphorically for something huge, but the literal animal word stays simple and clear.
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At a wildlife park
ChatPal
Guarda quanto è grande l'elefante!
Look how big the elephant is!
You
Sì. L'elefante ha orecchie enormi.
Yes. The elephant has enormous ears.
ChatPal
Ci sono altri elefanti dietro l'albero?
Are there other elephants behind the tree?
You
Ne vedo due. Un elefante è più piccolo.
I see two. One elephant is smaller.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Elephant" in Italian
Masculine or feminine?
Masculine: l'elefante. Add femmina if needed.
What is the plural?
Gli elefanti.
How do I say baby elephant?
Un cucciolo di elefante.
Any silent letters?
No—pronounce every vowel clearly.
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