nespola
/ˈnɛs.po.la/feminine
The English word for loquat is nespola in Italian.
nespola is a feminine noun used to refer to the loquat fruit.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Is it said differently in some regions?
In Sicily, loquats are commonly called biava.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of nespola is nespole.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable. It is pronounced /ˈnɛs.po.la/.
Did you know?
- Beyond its culinary use, nespola features in Italian rural folk medicine as a traditional remedy to support digestive health.
- The Italian word nespola shares a common ancestor with the Spanish níspero and Portuguese nêspera, all descending from the Ancient Greek word méspilon.
- In Italy, the nespola is widely regarded as a herald of spring because it is one of the first fruits to ripen in the Mediterranean climate.
Examples in context
- Le nespole sono molto dolci.The loquats are very sweet.
- Questa nespola è molto dolce.This loquat is very sweet.
- Ho comprato una nespola al mercato.I bought a loquat at the market.
- La nespola è un frutto primaverile.The loquat is a spring fruit.
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are eating fruit in the kitchen.
- SofiaGuarda, ho comprato una nespola per te.Look, I bought a loquat for you.
- LorenzoGrazie, Sofia! Che colore bello.Thanks, Sofia! What a beautiful color.
- SofiaSpero che ti piaccia il sapore.I hope you like the taste.
- LorenzoÈ deliziosa, ne voglio un'altra!It's delicious, I want another one!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “loquat” translations and entries nespola, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries nespola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
