capra
/ˈka.pra/feminine
The English word "goat" translates to Italian as capra.
The term refers to the animal known as a goat.
Meaning: animal (noun)
Which one should you use?
The default form capra is a feminine noun used to specifically refer to a female goat. To refer to a male goat, use the masculine form capro. If you are talking about a young goat, or a kid, use the word capretto.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word capra is a feminine noun. While capra refers to a female goat, the masculine form capro is used for a male goat.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈka.pra/. It has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, calling someone a capra is a common way to call them stupid or clumsy, similar to calling someone a 'goose' in some English dialects.
- The word capra is the root of the English word 'capricious', describing someone whose moods change suddenly like a goat's.
- In traditional Italian folklore, the caprone is often used as a symbol of lust or lechery due to the animal's nature.
Examples in context
- Ha munto la capra?Did you milk the goat?This sentence is useful for asking if someone milked the capra.Tatoeba #13121699 by Guybrush88, translation #11454961 by shekitten
- Hai munto la capra?Did you milk the she-goat?Tatoeba #13121698 by Guybrush88, translation #11454963 by shekitten
- Come mungi una capra?How do you milk a goat?This sentence is useful for asking how to milk a capra.Tatoeba #13272612 by Guybrush88, translation #6049381 by mailohilohi
- Questa è una capra molto bella.This is a very beautiful goat.
- Oggi ho mangiato un delizioso capretto.Today, I ate a delicious young goat.
- Il nostro caprone ci fa sempre ridere.Our male goat always makes us laugh.
- 42 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Chiara are visiting a farm.
- ChiaraGuarda quella piccola capra bianca!Look at that little white goat!
- LorenzoSì, la capra è molto carina.Yes, the goat is very cute.
- ChiaraLorenzo, la capra sta mangiando l'erba.Lorenzo, the goat is eating the grass.
- LorenzoÈ una capra molto affamata.It is a very hungry goat.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “goat” translations and entries capra, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries capra, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
