mandorla
/ˈman.dor.la/feminine
The Italian word for almond is mandorla.
Meaning: nut (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of mandorla is mandorle.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈman.dor.la/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The Italian word mandorla shares its roots with the Greek word amygdala, which is the same name used in English for the almond-shaped part of the human brain.
- The term mandorla is also used in Italian art history to describe the 'vesica piscis', the almond-shaped aureole that surrounds holy figures in medieval paintings.
- The traditional Italian Christmas treat torrone is very similar to nougat and is almost always made with mandorle.
Examples in context
- La mandorla è un frutto molto nutriente.The almond is a highly nutritious fruit.
- Mi piace mangiare mandorle.I like eating almonds.
- una mandorlaAn almond
- le mandorle sono dolciThe almonds are sweet
- Questa mandorla è molto dolce.This almond is very sweet.
- La mandorla è coperta di zucchero.The almond is covered in sugar.
Example conversation
Martina and Alessandro are sharing a dessert in a cafe.
- MartinaQuesta mandorla è davvero buona, Alessandro.This almond is really good, Alessandro.
- AlessandroSì, è una mandorla tostata.Yes, it is a roasted almond.
- MartinaVuoi un'altra mandorla?Do you want another almond?
- AlessandroNo grazie, sono sazio.No thanks, I am full.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “almond” translations and entries mandorla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mandorla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
