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"Pineapple" in Italian: ananas
l'ananas
Pineapple in Italian is l'ananas (ah-NAH-nahs), masculine. Same form in the plural: gli ananas. Often sold already cut at markets.
At the fruit stand
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How to pronounce ananas
Say it
ah-NAH-nahs
/aˈna.nas/
Ananas stresses NAH: ah-NAH-nahs. Three a sounds. Article: lah-NAH-nahs.
"Pineapple" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'ananas | the pineapple Default noun. | Default noun. |
| succo di ananas | pineapple juice Breakfast, bars. | Breakfast, bars. |
| ananas a fette | sliced pineapple Market stalls. | Market stalls. |
| pizza con ananas | pineapple pizza Controversial order. | Controversial order. |
How to use ananas in real life
- 1At the fruit stand
Quanto costa questo ananas intero?
How much is this whole pineapple?
Questo ananas.
- 2Breakfast
Bevo un succo di ananas fresco.
I'm drinking fresh pineapple juice.
Succo di ananas.
- 3Dessert choice
Preferisci mango o ananas?
Do you prefer mango or pineapple?
Ananas.
Mistakes English speakers make with ananas
Incorrect: La ananas è dolce.
Correct: L'ananas è dolce.
Ananas is masculine: l'ananas.
Incorrect: Compro due ananassi.
Correct: Compro due ananas.
Plural stays ananas.
Good to know
Ananas shows up in fruit salads and tourist breakfast buffets. Ordering pizza with ananas still starts arguments in Italian group chats.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing fruit for a picnic
ChatPal
Prendiamo un ananas o delle mele?
Shall we get a pineapple or some apples?
You
Un ananas: è più rinfrescante.
A pineapple: it's more refreshing.
ChatPal
Ok. Lo taglio io l'ananas a casa.
Ok. I'll cut the pineapple at home.
You
Perfetto, io porto i biscotti.
Perfect, I'll bring the cookies.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Pineapple" in Italian
Gender?
Masculine: l'ananas.
Plural?
Gli ananas—same form.
Juice?
Succo di ananas.
Stress?
On NAH: ah-NAH-nahs.
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