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"Orange (fruit)" in Italian: arancia
l'arancia
Orange the fruit in Italian is l'arancia (lah-RAHN-chah), feminine: un'arancia, le arance. The color orange is arancione—different word.
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How to pronounce arancia
Say it
lah-RAHN-chah
/aˈran.tʃa/
lah-RAHN-chah after l'. Soft c like ch. Arance is lah-RAHN-cheh.
"Orange (fruit)" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'arancia | the orange The fruit. | The fruit. |
| un'arancia | an orange One fruit. | One fruit. |
| le arance | the oranges Plural. | Plural. |
| succo d'arancia | orange juice Breakfast drinks. | Breakfast drinks. |
How to use arancia in real life
- 1Breakfast
Spremo un'arancia fresca ogni mattina.
I squeeze a fresh orange every morning.
Un'arancia.
- 2At the market
Questa arancia siciliana quanto costa?
How much is this Sicilian orange?
Questa arancia when pointing at one.
- 3Packing a snack
Metto l'arancia nella lunch box.
I'm putting the orange in the lunch box.
L'arancia.
Mistakes English speakers make with arancia
Incorrect: Il arancia è dolce.
Correct: L'arancia è dolce.
Feminine with elision: l'arancia.
Incorrect: La maglia è arancia.
Correct: La maglia è arancione.
Fruit is arancia; the color is arancione.
Good to know
Sicilian arance are a winter pride item—blood oranges especially. Bars serve spremuta d'arancia as a bright breakfast classic.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing citrus at a stall
ChatPal
Prendi l'arancia o il limone per la spremuta?
Are you taking the orange or the lemon for juice?
You
L'arancia: voglio qualcosa di dolce.
The orange: I want something sweet.
ChatPal
Questa arancia è senza semi.
This orange is seedless.
You
Allora ne prendo sei. Un'arancia a testa a casa.
Then I'll take six. An orange each at home.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Orange (fruit)" in Italian
Is arancia feminine?
Yes: l'arancia, un'arancia, le arance.
How do I say orange juice?
Succo d'arancia or spremuta d'arancia.
Is the color the same word?
No. Color is arancione.
What is the plural?
Le arance.
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