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"Plant" in Italian: pianta
la pianta
Plant in Italian is la pianta (PYAHN-tah), feminine. Plural piante. Annaffiare la pianta means to water the plant.
Balcony care
Questa pianta ha bisogno di sole.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce pianta
Say it
PYAHN-tah
/ˈpjan.ta/
Pianta stresses PYAHN: PYAHN-tah. Soft pi. Plural piante is PYAHN-teh.
"Plant" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la pianta | the plant Houseplants, garden plants. | Houseplants, garden plants. |
| le piante | the plants Plural. | Plural. |
| pianta sul balcone | balcony plant Apartment life. | Apartment life. |
| pianta verde | green / house plant Indoor greenery. | Indoor greenery. |
How to use pianta in real life
- 1Balcony care
Questa pianta ha bisogno di sole.
This plant needs sun.
Questa pianta.
- 2Gift plant
Ti regalo una pianta per la cucina.
I'm giving you a plant for the kitchen.
Una pianta.
- 3Leaving town
Puoi annaffiare le mie piante?
Can you water my plants?
Piante plural.
Mistakes English speakers make with pianta
Incorrect: Il pianta è secca.
Correct: La pianta è secca.
Feminine: la pianta.
Incorrect: Ho due plant sul tavolo.
Correct: Ho due piante sul tavolo.
Use piante, not English plant.
Good to know
Italian balconies overflow with piante—basil, geraniums, lemon trees in pots. Asking a neighbor to water le piante while you travel is a classic favor.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a plant at the market
ChatPal
Vuoi una pianta che resiste poco sole?
Do you want a plant that handles little sun?
You
Sì, una pianta piccola per lo studio.
Yes, a small plant for the study.
ChatPal
Questa pianta è facile da curare.
This plant is easy to care for.
You
La prendo. Grazie del consiglio.
I'll take it. Thanks for the tip.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Plant" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: la pianta.
Plural?
Le piante.
Water the plant?
Annaffiare la pianta.
Factory plant?
That is stabilimento or fabbrica, not pianta.
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