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"Penguin" in Italian: pinguino
il pinguino
Penguin in Italian is il pinguino (peen-GWEE-noh), masculine. Plural is i pinguini. Soft g before u? Here gu = gw before i.
At the aquarium
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How to pronounce pinguino
Say it
peen-GWEE-noh
/piŋˈɡwi.no/
Pinguino stresses GWEE: peen-GWEE-noh. Gui like gwee.
"Penguin" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il pinguino | the penguin Default noun. | Default noun. |
| i pinguini | penguins Plural. | Plural. |
| un pinguino piccolo | a little penguin Kids' talk. | Kids' talk. |
| colonia di pinguini | penguin colony Nature documentaries. | Nature documentaries. |
How to use pinguino in real life
- 1At the aquarium
Il pinguino nuota sotto il ghiaccio.
The penguin swims under the ice.
Il pinguino.
- 2Kids pointing
Guarda quei pinguini sul bordo!
Look at those penguins on the edge!
Pinguini.
- 3Stuffed toy
Vuoi il pinguino di peluche?
Want the stuffed penguin?
Il pinguino.
Mistakes English speakers make with pinguino
Incorrect: La pinguino è carina.
Correct: Il pinguino è carino.
Pinguino is masculine.
Incorrect: Vedo due penguins.
Correct: Vedo due pinguini.
Use pinguini, not English penguins.
Good to know
Pinguino is a soft kids'-zoo word Italians love in winter ads and cartoons. Adults use it for cute cold-weather branding too.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Watching a nature clip
ChatPal
Hai visto il pinguino che scivola?
Did you see the penguin sliding?
You
Sì, quel pinguino è velocissimo.
Yes, that penguin is super fast.
ChatPal
I pinguini sembrano felici lì.
The penguins look happy there.
You
Vorrei vederli dal vivo.
I'd like to see them in person.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Penguin" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: il pinguino.
Plural?
I pinguini.
Pronunciation?
peen-GWEE-noh.
Baby penguin?
Un piccolo pinguino / un cucciolo di pinguino.
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