Italian · Food & Drink
"Mushroom" in Italian: fungo
il fungo
Mushroom in Italian is il fungo (FOON-goh). Plural i funghi. On pizza you see funghi; in forests people forage carefully—or buy them at the market.
Pizza order
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How to pronounce fungo
Say it
FOON-goh
/ˈfun.go/
Fungo is FOON-goh. Plural funghi sounds FOON-ghee.
"Mushroom" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il fungo | the mushroom Singular. | Singular. |
| i funghi | the mushrooms Plural. | Plural. |
| pizza ai funghi | mushroom pizza Menu. | Menu. |
| funghi porcini | porcini mushrooms Prized type. | Prized type. |
How to use fungo in real life
- 1Pizza order
Una pizza ai funghi, per favore.
A mushroom pizza, please.
Ai funghi.
- 2Market
Questi funghi sono freschi di oggi?
Are these mushrooms fresh today?
Funghi.
- 3Cooking
Taglio il fungo a fette sottili.
I'm slicing the mushroom thin.
Il fungo singular.
Mistakes English speakers make with fungo
Incorrect: I fungo sono buoni.
Correct: I funghi sono buoni.
Plural is funghi.
Incorrect: Vorrei mushrooms sulla pasta.
Correct: Vorrei funghi sulla pasta.
Use funghi.
Good to know
Autumn funghi hunting is serious hobby culture in Italy, with local rules and expert checks. When unsure, buy from a trusted stall—never guess in the woods.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing pizza toppings
ChatPal
Funghi o salame sulla pizza?
Mushrooms or salami on the pizza?
You
Funghi, senza dubbio.
Mushrooms, no doubt.
ChatPal
Ok, una ai funghi e una margherita.
Ok, one mushroom and one margherita.
You
Perfetto, così condividiamo.
Perfect, so we can share.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Mushroom" in Italian
Singular and plural?
Il fungo, i funghi.
On a menu?
Ai funghi.
Porcini?
Funghi porcini—very prized.
Gender?
Masculine.
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