How to Say “Mountain Lion” in Italian

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puma
/ˈpu.ma/
The English phrase mountain lion is translated into Italian as puma.
The word puma refers to a large wild cat native to the Americas.

How do you pronounce it?

The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈpu.ma/.

Did you know?

  • The word puma in Italian is borrowed from the Quechua word puma, reflecting the animal's South American origins rather than a European linguistic root.
  • In Italy, the word puma is more frequently used to discuss sneakers and sportswear than the actual animal.
  • In Italian, puma is a feminine noun, meaning any adjectives describing the animal must also take the feminine form.

Examples in context

  • Il puma vive in America.
    The mountain lion lives in America.
  • Ho visto un puma nel documentario.
    I saw a mountain lion in the documentary.
  • Il puma è un felino molto veloce.
    The mountain lion is a very fast feline.

Example conversation

Two friends are discussing a nature documentary.

  1. Sofia

    Matteo, hai visto il puma ieri sera?
    Matteo, did you see the mountain lion last night?
  2. Matteo

    Sì, Sofia, era davvero impressionante.
    Yes, Sofia, it was truly impressive.
  3. Sofia

    È un animale molto potente.
    It is a very powerful animal.
  4. Matteo

    Davvero, è maestoso.
    Truly, it is majestic.

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