Italian · Food & Drink
"Lemon" in Italian: limone
il limone
Lemon in Italian is il limone (eel lee-MOH-neh), masculine: un limone, i limoni. Lemon juice is succo di limone.
Cooking fish
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How to pronounce limone
Say it
eel lee-MOH-neh
/liˈmo.ne/
lee-MOH-neh, stress on MOH. Limoni is lee-MOH-nee.
"Lemon" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il limone | the lemon The fruit. | The fruit. |
| un limone | a lemon One lemon. | One lemon. |
| i limoni | the lemons Plural. | Plural. |
| succo di limone | lemon juice Cooking and drinks. | Cooking and drinks. |
How to use limone in real life
- 1Cooking fish
Metto del limone sul pesce alla fine.
I put some lemon on the fish at the end.
Del limone.
- 2At the market
Prendo due limoni non troppo verdi.
I'll take two lemons that aren't too green.
Limoni plural.
- 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.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Making lemonade at home
ChatPal
Quanti limoni ti servono per la brocca?
How many lemons do you need for the jug?
You
Quattro. Taglio ogni limone a metà.
Four. I'll cut each lemon in half.
ChatPal
Aggiungo zucchero e un limone intero a pezzi.
I'll add sugar and one whole lemon in pieces.
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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