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"Flower" in Italian: fiore

il fiore

Say it: FYOH-rehmasculine · il fiorenoun/ˈfjo.re/

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

Quanto costa questo fiore?
How much is this flower?
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How to pronounce fiore

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FYOH-reh

/ˈfjo.re/

Fiore stresses FYOH: FYOH-reh. The i and o glide together. Final e stays audible.

"Flower" in Italian: quick reference

ItalianEnglish
il fiorethe flower

Singular masculine noun.

i fiorithe flowers

Plural for bunches and gardens.

un mazzo di fioria bouquet of flowers

Gift and market phrase.

fiore all'occhielloboutonniere; pride and joy

Literal lapel flower or figurative pride.

How to use fiore in real life

  1. 1Market stall

    Quanto costa questo fiore?

    How much is this flower?

    Questo fiore for a single stem.

  2. 2Birthday gift

    Le porto un mazzo di fiori.

    I'm bringing her a bouquet of flowers.

    Mazzo di fiori is the bunch.

  3. 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.

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Buying a hostess gift before dinner

  1. ChatPal

    Prendiamo dei fiori per la cena?

    Shall we get flowers for dinner?

  2. You

    Sì. Un mazzo di fiori colorati.

    Yes. A bunch of colourful flowers.

  3. ChatPal

    Questo fiore giallo ti piace?

    Do you like this yellow flower?

  4. You

    Molto. Mettiamo quel fiore al centro.

    A lot. Let's put that flower in the middle.

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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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