alce
/ˈal.t͡ʃe/
The Italian word for moose is alce.
alce refers to the largest member of the deer family, the Alces alces.
Meaning: largest member of the deer family (Alces alces) (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of alce is alci.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈal.tʃe/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word alce is used for both the moose and the elk, as English differentiates between the two animals but Italian does not.
- Italian children often learn about the alce through stories of the 'Scandinavian' wilderness, as the animal is viewed as a representative of the Arctic regions.
- The word alce descends directly from the Latin word alces.
Examples in context
- L'alce è un animale molto grande.The moose is a very large animal.
- L'alce vive solitamente nelle zone fredde.The moose usually lives in cold areas.
Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are looking at a nature documentary.
- MatteoGuarda quell'alce gigante!Look at that giant moose!
- MartinaÈ davvero impressionante, Matteo.It is truly impressive, Matteo.
- MatteoSapevi che l'alce è molto forte?Did you know the moose is very strong?
- MartinaSì, lo immagino.Yes, I imagine so.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “moose” translations and entries alce, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries alce, CC BY-SA 4.0.
