Italian · Food & Drink
"Watermelon" in Italian: anguria
l'anguria
Note: also: il cocomero
Watermelon in Italian is l'anguria (lahn-GOO-ree-ah), feminine. A slice is una fetta di anguria. In some regions people also say cocomero, but the headword here is anguria.
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How to pronounce anguria
Say it
lahn-GOO-ree-ah
/lanˈgu.rja/
Anguria stresses GOO: ahn-GOO-ree-ah. With the article, l'anguria links smoothly.
"Watermelon" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'anguria | the watermelon Default noun. | Default noun. |
| una fetta di anguria | a slice of watermelon Serving. | Serving. |
| anguria fredda | cold watermelon Summer ideal. | Summer ideal. |
| succo d'anguria | watermelon juice Drink. | Drink. |
How to use anguria in real life
- 1Beach snack
Vuoi una fetta di anguria gelata?
Want a slice of ice-cold watermelon?
Anguria after di.
- 2Market stall
L'anguria di oggi è dolcissima.
Today's watermelon is very sweet.
L'anguria with article.
- 3Picnic pack
Metti l'anguria già tagliata nel frigo.
Put the already-cut watermelon in the fridge.
L'anguria as food prep.
Mistakes English speakers make with anguria
Incorrect: Il anguria è rossa.
Correct: L'anguria è rossa.
Feminine with elision: l'anguria.
Incorrect: Compro un watermelon.
Correct: Compro un'anguria.
Use anguria.
Good to know
August beaches smell like anguria. Northern speakers may say cocomero, southern and standard teaching often prefer anguria. Street stalls sell fette giganti by the slice.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Sharing fruit after lunch
ChatPal
Taglio l'anguria o aspetti il caffè?
Shall I cut the watermelon or wait for coffee?
You
L'anguria subito, grazie.
The watermelon right away, thanks.
ChatPal
Ecco una fetta di anguria grossa.
Here's a big slice of watermelon.
You
Perfetta. L'anguria fredda salva la giornata.
Perfect. Cold watermelon saves the day.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Watermelon" in Italian
Anguria or cocomero?
Both exist; this entry teaches anguria.
Gender?
Feminine: l'anguria.
A slice?
Una fetta di anguria.
Plural?
Le angurie.
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