panda
/ˈpan.da/masculine
The Italian word for panda is panda.
The term refers to the animal *Ailuropoda melanoleuca*, commonly known as the giant panda.
Meaning: Ailuropoda melanoleuca (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word panda is a masculine noun.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈpan.da/.
Did you know?
- In Italy, Panda is a very popular compact car manufactured by Fiat. If you mention a panda in a city, people might think you are talking about a vehicle rather than an animal.
- The Italian word panda remains invariable in the plural form when used as a noun, meaning you still say i panda rather than adding an 'e' or 'i' to the end.
- The word panda was borrowed into Italian from the French word panda, which likely originated from the regional Tibetan phrase pho nya.
Examples in context
- Lei è un panda.You are a panda.This sentence is useful for identifying someone as a panda.Tatoeba #2840275 by Guybrush88, translation #1234048 by cntrational
- Tu sei un panda.You're a panda.Tatoeba #1241043 by Guybrush88, translation #1241060 by Scott
- Non sono un panda.I am not a panda.This sentence is useful for denying that one is a panda.Tatoeba #2840269 by Guybrush88, translation #2829176 by Hybrid
- Hai mai visto un pandino così adorabile?Have you ever seen such an adorable little panda?
- 48 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are looking at a picture book in a museum.
- AlessandroGuarda, c'è un panda in questo disegno.Look, there is a panda in this drawing.
- GiuliaSì, è un panda molto carino.Yes, it is a very cute panda.
- AlessandroTi piacciono gli animali esotici, Giulia?Do you like exotic animals, Giulia?
- GiuliaSì, adoro il panda e il koala.Yes, I love the panda and the koala.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “panda” translations and entries panda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries panda, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
