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"Flower" in Italian: fiore
il fiore
Flower in Italian is il fiore (FYOH-reh), a masculine noun. Plural is i fiori. A bouquet is un mazzo di fiori. Markets and gift shops use these forms daily.
Market stall
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How to pronounce fiore
Say it
FYOH-reh
/ˈfjo.re/
Fiore stresses FYOH: FYOH-reh. The i and o glide together. Final e stays audible.
"Flower" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il fiore | the flower Singular masculine noun. | Singular masculine noun. |
| i fiori | the flowers Plural for bunches and gardens. | Plural for bunches and gardens. |
| un mazzo di fiori | a bouquet of flowers Gift and market phrase. | Gift and market phrase. |
| fiore all'occhiello | boutonniere; pride and joy Literal lapel flower or figurative pride. | Literal lapel flower or figurative pride. |
How to use fiore in real life
- 1Market stall
Quanto costa questo fiore?
How much is this flower?
Questo fiore for a single stem.
- 2Birthday gift
Le porto un mazzo di fiori.
I'm bringing her a bouquet of flowers.
Mazzo di fiori is the bunch.
- 3Balcony plants
I fiori sul balcone sono aperti.
The flowers on the balcony are open.
Plural i fiori.
Mistakes English speakers make with fiore
Incorrect: La fiore è bella.
Correct: Il fiore è bello.
Fiore is masculine despite ending in e: il fiore, bello.
Incorrect: Compro delle fiora.
Correct: Compro dei fiori.
Plural is fiori, masculine.
Good to know
Flowers are a classic visit gift, but skip chrysanthemums for cheerful occasions in Italy; they are linked to cemeteries. For hosts, a simple mazzo di fiori still reads as warm and safe.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying a hostess gift before dinner
ChatPal
Prendiamo dei fiori per la cena?
Shall we get flowers for dinner?
You
Sì. Un mazzo di fiori colorati.
Yes. A bunch of colourful flowers.
ChatPal
Questo fiore giallo ti piace?
Do you like this yellow flower?
You
Molto. Mettiamo quel fiore al centro.
A lot. Let's put that flower in the middle.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Flower" in Italian
Is fiore masculine?
Yes: il fiore, un fiore, i fiori.
How do I say bouquet?
Un mazzo di fiori.
What is the plural of fiore?
Fiori.
How do I pronounce fiore?
FYOH-reh, with stress on the first syllable.
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