How to Say “Nectarine” in Italian

By Rose Gabrielle • Updated October 6, 2026

noce pesca

/ˈno.t͡ʃe ˈpɛs.ka/word by word

The Italian word for nectarine is noce pesca.

noce pesca is the term used to refer to the nectarine fruit.

Meaning: fruit (noun)

How do you pronounce it?

The pronunciation of noce pesca is /ˈno.tʃe ˈpɛs.ka/. It has four syllables, and the stress is on the first syllable.

Did you know?

The Italian name for nectarine, noce pesca, translates literally to 'peach nut'.
While 'pesca' means peach, it is also the word for 'fishing' or a 'fishing trip' in Italian.

Example conversation

Martina and Matteo are at a fruit market.

Martina

Guarda che bella noce pesca!
Look at that beautiful nectarine!
Matteo

Sì, sembra molto matura.
Yes, it looks very ripe.
Martina

Prendiamone due per merenda.
Let's take two for a snack.
Matteo

Ottima idea, Martina.
Great idea, Martina.

Sources

IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (noce, pesca) and can differ in connected speech.
Word origins: Wiktionary entries noce, noce pesca, pesca, CC BY-SA 4.0.

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Rose Gabrielle

Ciao! I'm Rose, a language enthusiast—after all, who else could help you say "chunky," "British," or "doctor" in Italian? My passion for Italy is reflected in my extensive collection of posts exploring both formal and informal language, delving into such varied topics, like expressing "Good Morning Beautiful Girl" or querying "Any Questions?" in la lingua bella. When I'm not exploring the charm of Italian, I love to immerse myself in Italian cooking (cucina) and netball. Remember, friends, "come stai" - how are you doing? That's how language connects us! Che bello!

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