coyote
/koˈjɔ.te/masculine
The Italian word for coyote is coyote. Wiktionary also lists coiote.
Meaning: canine (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| coyote | /koˈjɔ.te/ | masculine |
| coiote | masculine |
coyote refers to the canine species known as the coyote.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the second syllable. The IPA pronunciation is /koˈjɔ.te/.
Did you know?
- The word coyote comes to Italian via English and Spanish, originating from the Nahuatl word koyoo-tl spoken by the Aztecs.
- In Italian, coyote is used exclusively for the animal and does not share the slang meaning of 'human smuggler' common in English and Spanish.
- Even though it is a borrowed word, the Italian plural for coyote is often written as coyote without changing the ending, though coyotes is also used in informal contexts.
Examples in context
- Ho visto un coyote nel deserto.I saw a coyote in the desert.
- Il coyote è un animale molto intelligente.The coyote is a very intelligent animal.
Example conversation
Francesco and Sofia are hiking in a nature reserve.
- FrancescoGuarda Sofia, c'è un coyote laggiù!Look Sofia, there is a coyote down there!
- SofiaOddio, è davvero vicino!Oh my god, it is really close!
- FrancescoNon avvicinarti a quel coyote.Do not get close to that coyote.
- SofiaHai ragione, andiamo via velocemente.You are right, let's leave quickly.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “coyote” translations and entries coyote, coiote, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coyote, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
