coccodrillo
/kok.koˈdril.lo/masculine
The Italian word for crocodile is coccodrillo.
coccodrillo is a noun used to refer to the reptile.
Meaning: reptile (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
coccodrillo is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables. The stress is on the third syllable: /kok.koˈdril.lo/.
Did you know?
- In Italian pop culture, the word coccodrillo can sometimes evoke the famous song 'Il coccodrillo come fa?', which is a staple of children's music.
- The Italian word coccodrillo shares the exact same Greek root as its English counterpart, through the Latin word 'crocodilus'.
- In Italian children's literature and songs, the coccodrillo is often portrayed as a clumsy or comical character rather than a frightening predator.
Examples in context
- Non ho un coccodrillo.I don't have a crocodile.This sentence shows how to use coccodrillo in a negative statement about possession.Tatoeba #7092047 by Guybrush88, translation #7091729 by Manukavina
- Tom mangiò un coccodrillo.Tom ate a crocodile.This sentence uses coccodrillo to describe what someone ate.Tatoeba #5327905 by Guybrush88, translation #1255088 by BraveSentry
- Un coccodrillo mangiò Thomas.A crocodile ate Thomas.This sentence shows coccodrillo as the subject of a sentence.Tatoeba #5273654 by Guybrush88, translation #1255273 by kalogrenant
- Il coccodrillo è un predatore formidabile.The crocodile is a formidable predator.
- Lo zoo ospita alcuni coccodrilli provenienti dall'Africa.The zoo hosts some crocodiles from Africa.
- Quel ragazzo sembra un vero crocodile Dundee.That guy looks like a real Crocodile Dundee.
- 25 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Chiara are looking at a nature documentary.
- AlessandroGuarda quel coccodrillo, è enorme!Look at that crocodile, it's huge!
- ChiaraSì, Alessandro, mi fa un po' paura.Yes, Alessandro, it scares me a little.
- AlessandroNon preoccuparti, è solo un film.Don't worry, it's just a movie.
- ChiaraLo so, ma è comunque impressionante.I know, but it's still impressive.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “crocodile” translations and entries coccodrillo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries coccodrillo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
