Italian · Nature, Animals & Weather
"Squirrel" in Italian: scoiattolo
lo scoiattolo
Squirrel in Italian is lo scoiattolo (skoh-YAHT-toh-loh). Plural gli scoiattoli. City parks are full of them begging for nuts.
City park
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How to pronounce scoiattolo
Say it
skoh-YAHT-toh-loh
/skoˈjat.to.lo/
Scoiattolo stresses YAHT: skoh-YAHT-toh-loh. Double t.
"Squirrel" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| lo scoiattolo | the squirrel Default noun. | Default noun. |
| uno scoiattolo | a squirrel Indefinite. | Indefinite. |
| gli scoiattoli | the squirrels Plural. | Plural. |
| scoiattolo rosso | red squirrel Species. | Species. |
How to use scoiattolo in real life
- 1City park
Guarda lo scoiattolo sul ramo!
Look at the squirrel on the branch!
Lo scoiattolo.
- 2Picnic
Uno scoiattolo cerca briciole vicino a noi.
A squirrel is looking for crumbs near us.
Uno scoiattolo.
- 3Kids pointing
Quanti scoiattoli vedi sull'albero?
How many squirrels do you see on the tree?
Scoiattoli.
Mistakes English speakers make with scoiattolo
Incorrect: La scoiattolo è veloce.
Correct: Lo scoiattolo è veloce.
Scoiattolo is masculine: lo.
Incorrect: Ho visto un squirrel.
Correct: Ho visto uno scoiattolo.
Use scoiattolo.
Good to know
Roman and Milanese parks train scoiattoli to expect snacks—resist feeding them junk. Photos are fine; chasing them is not.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
People-watching in a park
ChatPal
Quello scoiattolo è famosissimo qui.
That squirrel is famous here.
You
Davvero? Lo scoiattolo viene sempre vicino?
Really? Does the squirrel always come close?
ChatPal
Sì, se sente una bustina di noci.
Yes, if it hears a bag of nuts.
You
Allora scatto una foto da lontano.
Then I'll take a photo from afar.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Squirrel" in Italian
How do you say squirrel?
Lo scoiattolo.
Plural?
Gli scoiattoli.
Pronunciation tip?
Stress YAHT; keep the double t.
Gender?
Masculine.
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