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"Horse" in Italian: cavallo
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Horse in Italian is il cavallo (eel kah-VAHL-loh), masculine: un cavallo, i cavalli. Riding is andare a cavallo.
At a farm
Il cavallo bianco è molto calmo.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce cavallo
Say it
eel kah-VAHL-loh
/kaˈval.lo/
kah-VAHL-loh, stress on VAHL. Double l. Cavalli is kah-VAHL-lee.
"Horse" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il cavallo | the horse The animal. | The animal. |
| un cavallo | a horse One horse. | One horse. |
| i cavalli | the horses Plural. | Plural. |
| a cavallo | on horseback Riding. | Riding. |
How to use cavallo in real life
- 1At a farm
Il cavallo bianco è molto calmo.
The white horse is very calm.
Il cavallo.
- 2Holiday plan
Domenica andiamo a cavallo in collina.
Sunday we're going horseback riding in the hills.
A cavallo.
- 3Watching a race
Quei cavalli corrono velocissimi.
Those horses run incredibly fast.
Cavalli plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with cavallo
Incorrect: La cavallo è alto.
Correct: Il cavallo è alto.
Cavallo is masculine.
Incorrect: Vedo due cavallo.
Correct: Vedo due cavalli.
Plural is cavalli.
Good to know
From countryside agriturismi to Palio pageantry, cavalli stay in Italian cultural life. A cavallo is also a set phrase for riding, not a literal on the horse every time.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a riding lesson
ChatPal
Vuoi montare il cavallo più tranquillo?
Do you want to ride the calmest horse?
You
Sì. È il mio primo cavallo, vai piano.
Yes. It's my first horse—go slow.
ChatPal
Quel cavallo ascolta bene i comandi.
That horse listens well to commands.
You
Perfetto. Dopo saluto anche gli altri cavalli.
Perfect. Afterwards I'll greet the other horses too.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Horse" in Italian
Is cavallo masculine?
Yes: il cavallo, un cavallo.
What is the plural?
I cavalli.
How do I say horseback riding?
Andare a cavallo.
What is a mare called?
Una cavalla.
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