drago
/ˈdra.ɡo/masculine
The Italian word for dragon is drago. If unsure, use drago. Wiktionary also lists dragone.
Meaning: mythical creature (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| drago | /ˈdra.ɡo/ | masculine |
| dragone | /draˈɡo.ne/ | masculine |
Both drago and dragone refer to the mythical creature.
How does it change in a sentence?
drago is a masculine noun. Its plural form is draghi.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈdra.ɡo/. It has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, drago is used as a slang term to describe someone who is an expert or incredibly skilled at a particular activity.
- While drago is the standard term, dragone was historically used in military contexts to refer to a type of cavalry soldier.
- The word dragone can be used to describe a woman who is domineering, bossy or overly strict.
Examples in context
- Tom uccise il drago.Tom slew the dragon.This sentence shows how to use drago as the object of a verb.Tatoeba #7946598 by Guybrush88, translation #7946007 by CK
- Ha mai visto un drago?Have you ever seen a dragon?This sentence illustrates how to use drago in a question.Tatoeba #13346458 by Guybrush88, translation #12896358 by Adelpa
- Il drago è invincibile.The dragon is invincible.This sentence demonstrates using drago as the subject of a sentence.Tatoeba #9121546 by Bethanielle, translation #6108129 by mailohilohi
- Il drago è una figura mitologica affascinante.The dragon is a fascinating mythical creature.
- I draghi sono spesso presenti nelle leggende e nelle storie fantasy.Dragons are often present in legends and fantasy stories.
- Nel film, il drago era potente e imponente.In the movie, the dragon was powerful and imposing.
- Mi piace il draghetto verde sulle tue scarpe.I like the little green dragon on your shoes.
- Ho un pupazzo di un draghetto che mi porta fortuna.I have a small dragon toy that brings me luck.
- Il draghetto nel disegno sembra gentile e amichevole.The little dragon in the drawing looks kind and friendly.
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Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a fantasy movie.
- SofiaTi piace il drago in quel film?Do you like the dragon in that movie?
- AlessandroSì, il drago è molto maestoso.Yes, the dragon is very majestic.
- SofiaAnche il suo colore è fantastico.Its color is fantastic too.
- AlessandroHai ragione, Sofia.You are right, Sofia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “dragon” translations and entries drago, dragone, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
