mirtilli
The Italian word for blueberries is mirtilli.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of blueberry is mirtilli, while the singular form is mirtillo.
Did you know?
- The word mirtillo shares a root with mirto, the Italian word for myrtle. In ancient Rome, myrtle was a sacred plant associated with Venus and used in wedding wreaths.
- Unlike in English where 'blueberries' is a very common household staple, in Italy, 'mirtilli' are often treated as a seasonal delicacy or a specialty of mountain regions like the Alps.
- In the Italian Alps, harvesting wild mirtilli is a seasonal tradition that often involves entire families searching the mountainsides in late summer.
Examples in context
- Io amo i mirtilli.I love blueberries.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for mirtilli.Tatoeba #13297439 by Guybrush88, translation #8928750 by CK
- I mirtilli sono cose.Blueberries are things.This sentence is useful for stating that mirtilli are things.Tatoeba #13945728 by Guybrush88, translation #13937982 by rul
- Ci sono molti mirtilli lì.There are lots of blueberries there.This sentence is useful for noting the presence of many mirtilli in a location.Tatoeba #8722228 by Guybrush88, translation #8672239 by ajje
- Vorrei comprare dei mirtilli per la mia torta.I would like to buy some blueberries for my cake.
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
- GiuliaFrancesco, hai preso i mirtilli?Francesco, did you get the blueberries?
- FrancescoSì, sono qui sul tavolo.Yes, they are here on the table.
- GiuliaOttimo, li metto nello yogurt.Great, I'll put them in the yogurt.
- FrancescoSembra delizioso, Giulia.It sounds delicious, Giulia.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
