Italian · Food & Drink
"Honey" in Italian: miele
il miele
Honey in Italian is il miele (eel MYEH-leh), masculine: un po' di miele, miele di acacia. Spread it on toast or stir it into tea: tè e miele.
Breakfast
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How to pronounce miele
Say it
eel MYEH-leh
/ˈmjɛ.le/
Miele is two syllables: MYEH-leh, stress on MYEH.
"Honey" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il miele | the honey Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un po' di miele | a bit of honey Tea and cooking. | Tea and cooking. |
| miele di acacia | acacia honey Common supermarket type. | Common supermarket type. |
| pane e miele | bread and honey Simple snack. | Simple snack. |
How to use miele in real life
- 1Breakfast
Metto il miele sul pane tostato.
I'm putting honey on the toast.
Il miele on food.
- 2Sore throat
Prendi del miele con il limone caldo.
Have some honey with hot lemon.
Del miele.
- 3Market stall
Questo miele è locale, molto buono.
This honey is local, really good.
Questo miele.
Mistakes English speakers make with miele
Incorrect: La miele è dolce.
Correct: Il miele è dolce.
Miele is masculine.
Incorrect: Vorrei una miele.
Correct: Vorrei del miele.
Use del miele for some honey.
Good to know
Regional miele—chestnut, citrus, millefiori—is a pride product. Gift jars travel home from holidays more often than you might expect.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing honey at a market
ChatPal
Prendi il miele chiaro o quello scuro?
Are you taking the light honey or the dark one?
You
Il miele chiaro, per lo yogurt.
The light honey, for yogurt.
ChatPal
Buona scelta. Questo miele non è troppo forte.
Good choice. This honey isn't too strong.
You
Ne prendo un vasetto piccolo.
I'll take a small jar.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Honey" in Italian
Is miele masculine?
Yes: il miele, del miele.
How do I ask for honey in tea?
Posso avere del miele nel tè?
What is millefiori?
A mixed-flower honey common on Italian shelves.
Honey as a nickname?
Italians rarely use miele like English honey for a partner—prefer tesoro or amore.
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