noce di cocco
/ˈno.t͡ʃe di ˈkɔk.ko/word by wordfeminine
The Italian word for coconut is noce di cocco.
The term refers to the fruit of the coco palm.
Meaning: fruit of coco palm (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to 'nut of coconut'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a feminine noun. To express the plural, use noci di cocco.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈno.tʃe di ˈkɔk.ko/. It has 4 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, cocco can be a term of endearment used for a beloved child or partner, similar to 'sweetheart'.
- In Italian, cocco can also refer to a 'cochineal', which is a type of insect used to produce dye.
- While noce di cocco describes the fruit, the word noce is also the standard Italian word for a walnut.
Examples in context
- Questa è una noce di cocco.This is a coconut.This sentence shows how to identify a coconut.Tatoeba #4217636 by BEASY8, translation #3825685 by CK
- Una noce di cocco non è una noce.A coconut is not a nut.This sentence illustrates a distinction between a coconut and a nut.Tatoeba #5027632 by Guybrush88, translation #5027631 by don_ramon
- Togliamo il guscio alla noce di cocco.Let's husk the coconut.This sentence demonstrates the action of husking a coconut.Tatoeba #5440658 by Guybrush88, translation #3339972 by 8011794255
- Potrebbe per favore portarmi una noce di cocco?Could you please bring me a coconut?
- Mi piace tanto il cocco! Preferisco mangiarlo fresco.I really like coconut! I prefer to eat it fresh.
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are at a tropical fruit market.
- GiuliaVuoi provare una noce di cocco fresca?Do you want to try a fresh coconut?
- FrancescoSì, prendiamo una noce di cocco.Yes, let's take a coconut.
- GiuliaPreferisci l'acqua o la polpa della noce di cocco?Do you prefer the water or the coconut pulp?
- FrancescoMi piace molto la polpa della noce di cocco.I really like the coconut pulp.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coconut” translations and entries noce di cocco, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (noce, di, cocco) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cocco, di, noce, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
