Italian · Food & Drink
"Strawberry" in Italian: fragola
la fragola
Strawberry in Italian is la fragola (lah FRAH-goh-lah), feminine: una fragola, le fragole. Strawberry ice cream is gelato alla fragola.
At the market
Prendo un cestino di fragole mature.Speak with an AI partner · 7 days free
How to pronounce fragola
Say it
lah FRAH-goh-lah
/ˈfra.go.la/
FRAH-goh-lah, stress on FRAH. Fragole is FRAH-goh-leh.
"Strawberry" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la fragola | the strawberry The fruit. | The fruit. |
| una fragola | a strawberry One berry. | One berry. |
| le fragole | the strawberries Plural. | Plural. |
| alla fragola | strawberry-flavored Gelato, yogurt, cakes. | Gelato, yogurt, cakes. |
How to use fragola in real life
- 1At the market
Prendo un cestino di fragole mature.
I'll take a punnet of ripe strawberries.
Fragole plural.
- 2Dessert
Metto una fragola sul dolce.
I'm putting a strawberry on the dessert.
Una fragola.
- 3Gelato shop
Un cono alla fragola, per favore.
A strawberry cone, please.
Alla fragola.
Mistakes English speakers make with fragola
Incorrect: Il fragola è dolce.
Correct: La fragola è dolce.
Fragola is feminine.
Incorrect: Compro tre fragola.
Correct: Compro tre fragole.
Plural is fragole.
Good to know
Spring markets fill with fragole, and gelaterie keep alla fragola as a classic flavor. Shortcake culture is less central than fresh berries with sugar or cream.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking toppings for dessert
ChatPal
Vuoi la fragola intera o a pezzetti?
Do you want the whole strawberry or chopped?
You
A pezzetti. La fragola così si mescola meglio.
Chopped. The strawberry mixes better that way.
ChatPal
Aggiungo anche le fragole sul bordo.
I'll also add the strawberries on the edge.
You
Perfetto. Una fragola resta per la foto!
Perfect. One strawberry stays for the photo!
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FAQ
Common questions about "Strawberry" in Italian
Is fragola feminine?
Yes: la fragola, le fragole.
How do I say strawberry ice cream?
Gelato alla fragola.
What is the plural?
Le fragole.
Wild strawberry?
Often fragolina di bosco.
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