bergamotto
/ber.ɡaˈmɔt.to/masculine
The English phrase "bergamot" is translated into Italian as bergamotto.
bergamotto refers to the fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun. To express the plural "bergamots", use bergamotti.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /ber.ɡaˈmɔt.to/.
Did you know?
- The name bergamotto actually hides a medieval title, as it originates from the Ottoman Turkish phrase 'beg armudu', meaning 'a lord's pear'.
- The scent of bergamotto is so prized in Italy that it is the primary flavoring for 'Earl Grey' tea, though the fruit grows almost exclusively in a small region of Calabria.
- The name bergamotto is often confused with the city of Bergamo, but the fruit is actually native to the southern tip of Italy, far from that city.
Examples in context
- pero bergamottoBergamot pear treeThis example shows the use of bergamotto in the phrase "pero bergamotto".
- Mia nonna prepara una deliziosa marmellata di bergamotto.My grandmother makes a delicious bergamot marmalade.
- Mi piace il profumo del bergamotto nei profumi estivi.I love the scent of bergamot in summer perfumes.
- Il bergamotto è un frutto molto profumato.Bergamot is a very fragrant fruit.
- Ho comprato un bergamotto fresco al mercato.I bought a fresh bergamot at the market.
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are in a kitchen looking at some fruit.
- GiuliaFrancesco, cos'è questo bergamotto?Francesco, what is this bergamot?
- FrancescoÈ un bergamotto che ho preso ieri.It is a bergamot that I got yesterday.
- GiuliaHa un odore incredibile!It has an incredible scent!
- FrancescoSì, è un frutto molto speciale.Yes, it is a very special fruit.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bergamot” translations and entries bergamotto, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bergamotto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
