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"Sheep" in Italian: pecora
la pecora
Sheep in Italian is la pecora (lah PEH-koh-rah), feminine. The plural is le pecore. Agnello is a lamb; montone is a ram. Cheese talk often starts from pecora milk: pecorino.
Countryside walk
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How to pronounce pecora
Say it
lah PEH-koh-rah
/la ˈpɛ.ko.ra/
Pecora stresses PEH: PEH-koh-rah. Plural pecore is PEH-koh-reh.
"Sheep" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la pecora | the sheep Default noun. | Default noun. |
| le pecore | the sheep (plural) Herd talk. | Herd talk. |
| latte di pecora | sheep's milk Dairy. | Dairy. |
| pecorino | pecorino cheese From pecora milk. | From pecora milk. |
How to use pecora in real life
- 1Countryside walk
Guarda quella pecora vicino al recinto.
Look at that sheep near the fence.
Una pecora as one animal.
- 2Farm visit
Le pecore pascolano sul colle.
The sheep are grazing on the hill.
Le pecore plural.
- 3Kids' book
La pecora dice bee, giusto?
The sheep says baa, right?
La pecora in simple talk.
Mistakes English speakers make with pecora
Incorrect: Il pecora è bianca.
Correct: La pecora è bianca.
Pecora is feminine.
Incorrect: Ho visto tre pecori.
Correct: Ho visto tre pecore.
Plural is pecore, not pecori.
Good to know
Central and southern hills are full of pecore, and pecorino cheese keeps the animal in daily food talk. Soft toy sheep still say la pecora in children's songs. Shepherds are pastori, a word you still hear in rural news.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Spotting animals on a hill walk
ChatPal
Quante pecore conti laggiù?
How many sheep do you count down there?
You
Almeno dieci. Quella pecora nera è buffa.
At least ten. That black sheep is funny.
ChatPal
Sì, la pecora nera sta lontana dal gruppo.
Yes, the black sheep stays away from the group.
You
Forse cerca erba più fresca delle altre pecore.
Maybe it's looking for fresher grass than the other sheep.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sheep" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: la pecora, le pecore.
Lamb?
Agnello (meat or young animal).
What is pecorino?
Cheese traditionally from sheep's milk.
Ram?
Montone for an adult male sheep.
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