albicocca
/al.biˈkɔk.ka/feminine
The Italian word for apricot is albicocca.
albicocca is a feminine noun used to refer to the edible stone fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of albicocca is albicocche.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, and the stress is on the 3rd syllable: /al.biˈkɔk.ka/.
Did you know?
- In some Italian regional cuisines, the albicocca is a key ingredient in mostarda, a condiment where the fruit is preserved in a syrup flavored with mustard.
- The name 'albicocca' is actually a linguistic traveler from the Arabic word 'barqūq', which was originally used to describe plums rather than apricots.
- If you are looking for the highest quality, search for 'albicocche di montagna', which are celebrated in Italy for being much more acidic and fragrant than standard varieties.
Examples in context
- Ha mai ingoiato un nocciolo di albicocca?Have you ever swallowed an apricot pit?This sentence is useful for asking about the action of swallowing the albicocca pit.Tatoeba #2216238 by Guybrush88, translation #1725460 by Amastan
- Non mangi quell'albicocca!Don’t eat that apricot!This sentence is useful for telling someone not to eat a specific albicocca.Tatoeba #2216096 by Guybrush88, translation #872941 by ddnktr
- Questa albicocca è molto dolce.This apricot is very sweet.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are at a fruit market.
- FrancescoVuoi comprare un'albicocca?Do you want to buy an apricot?
- GiuliaSì, prendiamo un chilo di albicocche.Yes, let's take a kilo of apricots.
- FrancescoSono perfette per la colazione.They are perfect for breakfast.
- GiuliaHai ragione, Francesco.You are right, Francesco.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apricot” translations and entries albicocca, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries albicocca, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
