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"Parrot" in Italian: pappagallo
il pappagallo
Parrot in Italian is il pappagallo (pahp-pah-GAHL-loh), masculine. Plural is i pappagalli. Soft double p and double l.
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How to pronounce pappagallo
Say it
pahp-pah-GAHL-loh
/pappaˈɡal.lo/
Pappagallo stresses GAHL: pahp-pah-GAHL-loh. Hold the double consonants briefly.
"Parrot" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il pappagallo | the parrot Default noun. | Default noun. |
| i pappagalli | parrots Plural. | Plural. |
| un pappagallo parlante | a talking parrot Pets. | Pets. |
| ripetere come un pappagallo | to repeat like a parrot Idiom. | Idiom. |
How to use pappagallo in real life
- 1Pet shop
Quel pappagallo ripete tutto.
That parrot repeats everything.
Quel pappagallo.
- 2At home
Il nostro pappagallo mangia semi.
Our parrot eats seeds.
Il pappagallo.
- 3Zoo visit
I pappagalli hanno colori forti.
The parrots have strong colors.
Pappagalli.
Mistakes English speakers make with pappagallo
Incorrect: La pappagallo è verde.
Correct: Il pappagallo è verde.
Pappagallo is masculine.
Incorrect: Vedo un parrot.
Correct: Vedo un pappagallo.
Use pappagallo.
Good to know
Pappagallo is both animal and joke—ripetere come un pappagallo teases copycats. Pet owners still use the word with affection.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Visiting a friend with a pet bird
ChatPal
Il tuo pappagallo parla ancora?
Does your parrot still talk?
You
Sì, il pappagallo dice ciao ogni mattina.
Yes, the parrot says ciao every morning.
ChatPal
Che pappagallo simpatico!
What a nice parrot!
You
Vuoi dargli un seme?
Want to give him a seed?
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FAQ
Common questions about "Parrot" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il pappagallo.
Plural?
I pappagalli.
Talking parrot?
Un pappagallo parlante.
Idiom?
Ripetere come un pappagallo.
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