Translation of Italian word "serpente" to English
serpente
/serˈpɛn.te/
How to use
The Italian noun 'serpente' (masculine) denotes 'snake' (Snake). It typically takes the definite article 'il'. A near-synonym is 'ofidio' (snake-like), though the two differ in register or connotation.
🇬🇧 English
snake
Example
Il serpente si muove silenziosamente tra l'erba alta.
The snake moves silently through the tall grass.
Alcune specie di serpente sono molto velenose.
Some species of snake are very poisonous.
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Common phrases
- serpente velenoso— venomous snake
- Alcune specie di serpente sono molto velenose.— Some species of snake are very poisonous.
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What does the Italian word "serpente" mean?▼
The Italian word "serpente" means "snake" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Il serpente si muove silenziosamente tra l'erba alta." (which translates as "The snake moves silently through the tall grass.").
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