albero di mango
/ˈal.be.ro di ˈman.ɡo/word by word
The English phrase "mango tree" is translated into Italian as albero di mango.
albero di mango is used to describe a tree that produces mango fruit.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of albero (tree) and di mango (of mango).
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, only the word albero changes to alberi, resulting in alberi di mango. The word mango acts as an invariable noun in this construction, meaning it does not change form to indicate plurality.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈal.be.ro di ˈman.ɡo/. It has 5 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word albero is used both for a biological tree and for a ship's mast.
- The Italian word mango is a loanword from English, which had borrowed it from Portuguese, which in turn took it from Malay.
- While albero means 'tree', the Italian word for 'wood' as a material is legno, creating a sharp distinction between the living organism and the resource.
Examples in context
- C'è un albero di mango in giardino.There is a mango tree in the garden.
- Vorrei piantare un albero di mango.I would like to plant a mango tree.
- L'albero di mango è molto grande.The mango tree is very big.
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are walking through a tropical garden.
- GiuliaGuarda che bello questo albero di mango!Look how beautiful this mango tree is!
- AlessandroSì, i frutti sembrano quasi maturi.Yes, the fruits look almost ripe.
- GiuliaPossiamo raccoglierne alcuni per noi?Can we pick some for ourselves?
- AlessandroCertamente, aiutami a raggiungerli.Certainly, help me reach them.
