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"Lion" in Italian: leone
il leone
Lion in Italian is il leone (eel leh-OH-neh), masculine. Plural i leoni. A lioness is la leonessa. Zoo signs and sports nicknames use leone constantly.
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Il leone dorme all'ombra del sasso.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce leone
Say it
eel leh-OH-neh
/il leˈo.ne/
Leone is leh-OH-neh, stress on OH. Three clear vowels: e-o-e.
"Lion" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il leone | the lion Default noun. | Default noun. |
| i leoni | the lions Plural. | Plural. |
| la leonessa | the lioness Female. | Female. |
| ruggito del leone | lion's roar Sound phrase. | Sound phrase. |
How to use leone in real life
- 1Zoo visit
Il leone dorme all'ombra del sasso.
The lion is sleeping in the rock's shade.
Il leone.
- 2Kids pointing
Guarda i leoni laggiù!
Look at the lions over there!
I leoni.
- 3Documentary
La leonessa caccia all'alba.
The lioness hunts at dawn.
Leonessa for the female.
Mistakes English speakers make with leone
Incorrect: La leone è forte.
Correct: Il leone è forte. / La leonessa…
Male lion is masculine il leone.
Incorrect: Un lion allo zoo.
Correct: Un leone allo zoo.
Use leone.
Good to know
Venice's winged leone is a city symbol. Football fans borrow leone for courage. Children's books keep il leone as the king of the savannah.
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Watching big cats at the zoo
ChatPal
Vedi il leone vicino all'acqua?
Do you see the lion near the water?
You
Sì. Quel leone ha una criniera enorme.
Yes. That lion has a huge mane.
ChatPal
La leonessa invece resta all'ombra.
The lioness instead stays in the shade.
You
I leoni sembrano tranquilli oggi.
The lions look calm today.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Lion" in Italian
Gender?
Il leone (m); la leonessa (f).
Plural?
I leoni.
Roar?
Ruggito.
Cub?
Cucciolo di leone.
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