ananas
/ˈa.na.nas/masculine
The English word 'pineapple' is translated into Italian as ananas. Wiktionary also lists ananasso and ananasse.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| ananas | /ˈa.na.nas/ /a.naˈnas/ |
masculine |
| ananasso | /a.naˈnas.so/ | masculine |
| ananasse | masculine |
The word refers to the tropical fruit.
Which one should you use?
The form ananas is the standard term used in modern Italian. The forms ananasso and ananasse are occasionally found in older texts or certain dialects.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The forms ananasso and ananasse may be found in certain dialects.
How does it change in a sentence?
ananas is an invariable masculine noun, which means its form does not change whether it is singular or plural.
How do you pronounce it?
{'ipa': '/ˈa.na.nas/', 'syllables': 3, 'stressed_syllable': '1 of 3'}
Did you know?
- In the past, the fruit was so rare and expensive in Europe that people would rent an ananas as a centerpiece for a party to show off their wealth.
- The word ananas is borrowed from the Old Tupi language, which was spoken by the indigenous people of Brazil.
- In Italian, the fruit is called ananas just as it is in French, German and Dutch.
Examples in context
- Questo è un ananas.This is a pineapple.This sentence is useful for identifying an ananas.Tatoeba #13126082 by Guybrush88, translation #8993176 by Nylez
- Ha comprato un ananas?Did you buy a pineapple?This sentence is useful for asking if someone purchased an ananas.Tatoeba #13126084 by Guybrush88, translation #12184746 by CK
- Amo l'ananas sulla pizza.I love pineapple on pizza.This sentence is useful for expressing a preference for ananas on pizza.Tatoeba #11720392 by Guybrush88, translation #11246637 by shekitten
- Vorrei un succo di ananas, per favore.I would like a pineapple juice, please.
- 119 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At the grocery store, Alessandro and Martina are looking at the fruit selection.
- AlessandroC'è un ananas molto profumato qui.There is a very fragrant pineapple here.
- MartinaSì, prendiamo quell'ananas per la colazione.Yes, let's take that pineapple for breakfast.
- AlessandroTi piace l'ananas fresco?Do you like fresh pineapple?
- MartinaSì, è il mio frutto preferito.Yes, it is my favorite fruit.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “pineapple” translations and entries ananas, ananasso, ananasse, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ananas, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
