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"Tree" in Italian: albero
l'albero
Tree in Italian is l'albero (AHL-beh-roh), a masculine noun. The article elides before the vowel: l'albero. Plural is gli alberi. Use it for parks, shade, and street names.
City park
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How to pronounce albero
Say it
AHL-beh-roh
/ˈal.be.ro/
Albero stresses AHL: AHL-beh-roh. All three syllables stay light. The article is a quick l'.
"Tree" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'albero | the tree Singular with elided article. | Singular with elided article. |
| gli alberi | the trees Masculine plural before a vowel. | Masculine plural before a vowel. |
| all'ombra di un albero | in the shade of a tree Picnic and park talk. | Picnic and park talk. |
| albero di Natale | Christmas tree Holiday set phrase. | Holiday set phrase. |
How to use albero in real life
- 1City park
Sediamoci sotto quell'albero.
Let's sit under that tree.
Quell'albero elides before the vowel.
- 2Street description
La via è piena di alberi alti.
The street is full of tall trees.
Plural alberi without gli after di.
- 3December decorating
Montiamo l'albero di Natale stasera.
We're putting up the Christmas tree tonight.
Albero di Natale is fixed.
Mistakes English speakers make with albero
Incorrect: La albero è verde.
Correct: L'albero è verde.
Albero is masculine and needs l' before the vowel.
Incorrect: I alberi sono belli.
Correct: Gli alberi sono belli.
Masculine plural before a vowel uses gli, not i.
Good to know
Tree-lined avenues matter in Italian cities: viale often means a street framed by alberi. In August heat, all'ombra di un albero is a real plan, not only poetry.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding shade in a Roman park
ChatPal
C'è un albero grande laggiù.
There's a big tree down there.
You
Perfetto. Andiamo sotto quell'albero.
Perfect. Let's go under that tree.
ChatPal
Qui gli alberi danno ombra vera.
Here the trees give real shade.
You
Sì, l'albero giusto cambia tutto.
Yes, the right tree changes everything.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Tree" in Italian
Is albero masculine?
Yes: l'albero, un albero, gli alberi.
Why l'albero not il albero?
Italian elides il to l' before a vowel sound.
What is the plural?
Gli alberi. Use gli before words starting with a vowel.
How do I say Christmas tree?
Albero di Natale.
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