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"Lemon" in Italian: limone

il limone

Say it: eel lee-MOH-nehmasculine · il limonenoun/liˈmo.ne/

Lemon in Italian is il limone (eel lee-MOH-neh), masculine: un limone, i limoni. Lemon juice is succo di limone.

Cooking fish

Metto del limone sul pesce alla fine.
I put some lemon on the fish at the end.
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How to pronounce limone

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eel lee-MOH-neh

/liˈmo.ne/

lee-MOH-neh, stress on MOH. Limoni is lee-MOH-nee.

"Lemon" in Italian: quick reference

ItalianEnglish
il limonethe lemon

The fruit.

un limonea lemon

One lemon.

i limonithe lemons

Plural.

succo di limonelemon juice

Cooking and drinks.

How to use limone in real life

  1. 1Cooking fish

    Metto del limone sul pesce alla fine.

    I put some lemon on the fish at the end.

    Del limone.

  2. 2At the market

    Prendo due limoni non troppo verdi.

    I'll take two lemons that aren't too green.

    Limoni plural.

  3. 3Ordering a drink

    Una gassosa con limone, per favore.

    A soda with lemon, please.

    Con limone.

Mistakes English speakers make with limone

Incorrect: La limone è aspro.

Correct: Il limone è aspro.

Limone is masculine.

Incorrect: Serve tre limone.

Correct: Servono tre limoni.

Plural is limoni.

Good to know

Amalfi Coast limoni are famous for size and scent, and limoncello keeps the fruit in tourist memory. In kitchens, a squeeze of limone finishes seafood and salads.

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Making lemonade at home

  1. ChatPal

    Quanti limoni ti servono per la brocca?

    How many lemons do you need for the jug?

  2. You

    Quattro. Taglio ogni limone a metà.

    Four. I'll cut each lemon in half.

  3. ChatPal

    Aggiungo zucchero e un limone intero a pezzi.

    I'll add sugar and one whole lemon in pieces.

  4. You

    Perfetto. Il limone rende tutto più fresco.

    Perfect. The lemon makes everything fresher.

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FAQ

Common questions about "Lemon" in Italian

Is limone masculine?

Yes: il limone, i limoni.

How do I say lemon juice?

Succo di limone.

What is limonata?

Lemonade / lemon soft drink.

Plural form?

I limoni.

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