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"Strawberry" in Italian: fragola

la fragola

Say it: lah FRAH-goh-lahfeminine · la fragolanoun/ˈfra.go.la/

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.
I'll take a punnet of ripe strawberries.
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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

ItalianEnglish
la fragolathe strawberry

The fruit.

una fragolaa strawberry

One berry.

le fragolethe strawberries

Plural.

alla fragolastrawberry-flavored

Gelato, yogurt, cakes.

How to use fragola in real life

  1. 1At the market

    Prendo un cestino di fragole mature.

    I'll take a punnet of ripe strawberries.

    Fragole plural.

  2. 2Dessert

    Metto una fragola sul dolce.

    I'm putting a strawberry on the dessert.

    Una fragola.

  3. 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.

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Picking toppings for dessert

  1. ChatPal

    Vuoi la fragola intera o a pezzetti?

    Do you want the whole strawberry or chopped?

  2. You

    A pezzetti. La fragola così si mescola meglio.

    Chopped. The strawberry mixes better that way.

  3. ChatPal

    Aggiungo anche le fragole sul bordo.

    I'll also add the strawberries on the edge.

  4. 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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