Translation of Italian word "uovo" to English
uovo
/ˈwɔ.vo/
Meaning
NounThe oval object laid by a bird, widely used as food.
How to use
The Italian noun 'uovo' (masculine) denotes 'egg' (Egg). It typically takes the definite article 'l''. 'uovo' is often found in compound expressions and prepositional phrases that Italian speakers use without thinking — learning these chunks speeds up comprehension.
🇬🇧 English
egg
Example
Preparo due uova sode per la colazione di oggi.
I prepare two hard-boiled eggs for today's breakfast.
Serve un uovo fresco per impastare questa torta.
A fresh egg is needed to knead this cake.
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- uovo sodo— hard-boiled egg
- Serve un uovo fresco per impastare questa torta.— A fresh egg is needed to knead this cake.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Italian word "uovo" mean?▼
The Italian word "uovo" means "egg" in English.
How do you pronounce the Italian word "uovo"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Preparo due uova sode per la colazione di oggi." (which translates as "I prepare two hard-boiled eggs for today's breakfast.").
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