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"Insect" in Italian: insetto
l'insetto
Insect in Italian is l'insetto (een-SEHT-toh), masculine. Plural is gli insetti. Everyday speech also uses bestiolina for a little bug.
Camping
C'è un insetto nella tenda.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce insetto
Say it
een-SEHT-toh
/inˈset.to/
Insetto stresses SEHT: een-SEHT-toh. Double t held briefly.
"Insect" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'insetto | the insect Default noun. | Default noun. |
| gli insetti | insects Plural. | Plural. |
| puntura d'insetto | insect bite/sting Pharmacy. | Pharmacy. |
| repellente per insetti | insect repellent Travel. | Travel. |
How to use insetto in real life
- 1Camping
C'è un insetto nella tenda.
There's an insect in the tent.
Un insetto.
- 2Pharmacy
Avete qualcosa per le punture d'insetto?
Do you have something for insect bites?
Punture d'insetto.
- 3Garden
Gli insetti arrivano al tramonto.
The insects arrive at sunset.
Gli insetti.
Mistakes English speakers make with insetto
Incorrect: La insetto è grande.
Correct: L'insetto è grande.
Masculine; elide: l'insetto.
Incorrect: Odioso insect!
Correct: Odioso insetto!
Use insetto.
Good to know
Summer evenings bring insetti to every outdoor cena. Repellente per insetti is a travel-bag staple in humid areas.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Dealing with bugs at a picnic
ChatPal
C'è un insetto sul panino!
There's an insect on the sandwich!
You
Via l'insetto, grazie.
Away with the insect, thanks.
ChatPal
Porto lo spray per insetti.
I'll bring the insect spray.
You
Ottima idea.
Great idea.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Insect" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: l'insetto.
Plural?
Gli insetti.
Insect bite?
Puntura d'insetto.
Repellent?
Repellente per insetti.
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