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"Spider" in Italian: ragno
il ragno
Spider in Italian is il ragno (eel RAHN-yoh), masculine: un ragno, due ragni. A spider web is una ragnatela.
In the bathroom
C'è un ragno sopra la doccia.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce ragno
Say it
eel RAHN-yoh
/ˈraɲ.ɲo/
Ragno stresses RAHN: RAHN-yoh. The gn is like the ny in canyon.
"Spider" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il ragno | the spider Default noun. | Default noun. |
| un ragno | a spider Spotting one. | Spotting one. |
| i ragni | the spiders Plural. | Plural. |
| ragnatela | spider web Related web word. | Related web word. |
How to use ragno in real life
- 1In the bathroom
C'è un ragno sopra la doccia.
There's a spider above the shower.
Un ragno for one.
- 2Garden
I ragni hanno fatto una ragnatela sul cancello.
The spiders made a web on the gate.
I ragni plural.
- 3Calming a friend
Quel ragno è piccolo, non è pericoloso.
That spider is small; it's not dangerous.
Quel ragno to point.
Mistakes English speakers make with ragno
Incorrect: La ragno è sul muro.
Correct: Il ragno è sul muro.
Ragno is masculine: il ragno.
Incorrect: Ho paura dei spider.
Correct: Ho paura dei ragni.
Use ragni, not English spider.
Good to know
Many Italians still scoop a ragno onto paper and put it outside rather than kill it. Ragnatela also shows up metaphorically for tangled bureaucracy.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding a spider in a rental apartment
ChatPal
C'è un ragno dietro la tenda.
There's a spider behind the curtain.
You
Aspetta, prendo un foglio e sposto il ragno fuori.
Wait, I'll grab a sheet and move the spider outside.
ChatPal
Grazie. I ragni mi mettono ansia.
Thanks. Spiders make me anxious.
You
Tranquilla, è già andato.
Don't worry, it's already gone.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Spider" in Italian
What is the plural of ragno?
I ragni.
How do I say spider web?
Una ragnatela.
Is ragno masculine?
Yes: il ragno, un ragno.
How do I say I'm scared of spiders?
Ho paura dei ragni.
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