alveare
/al.veˈa.re/
The English phrase bee hive is translated into Italian as alveare.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of alveare is alveari.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /al.veˈa.re/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable.
Did you know?
- The Latin ancestor of alveare, 'alveus', also means 'riverbed' or 'channel', meaning the word historically describes any hollow container that holds something fluid or moving.
- Italy has a long tradition of 'apicoltura' (beekeeping) dating back to the Romans, who viewed the alveare as a symbol of organized society and diligence.
- While 'beehive' in English can sometimes refer to a specific hairstyle, the Italian word alveare is never used to describe hair or fashion trends.
Examples in context
- L'apicoltore ha posizionato gli alveari nel frutteto.The beekeeper placed the beehives in the orchard.
- Le api tornano all'alveare.The bees return to the beehive.
- C'è un alveare su quell'albero.There is a bee hive on that tree.
- Le api tornano sempre nell'alveare.The bees always return to the bee hive.
- L'apicoltore controlla l'alveare con cura.The beekeeper checks the bee hive carefully.
Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are walking through a countryside field.
- SofiaGuarda, Matteo, c'è un alveare vicino a quel cespuglio!Look, Matteo, there is a bee hive near that bush!
- MatteoHai ragione, Sofia, è molto vicino a noi.You're right, Sofia, it is very close to us.
- SofiaDobbiamo stare attenti a non avvicinarci troppo.We must be careful not to get too close.
- MatteoSì, meglio cambiare strada adesso.Yes, it's better to change paths now.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry alveare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alveare, CC BY-SA 4.0.
