predatore
/pre.daˈto.re/masculine
The English word "predator" translates to Italian as predatore.
The term refers to an animal or organism that hunts.
Meaning: animal or organism that hunts (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is predatore. For a female predator, use the feminine form predatrice. To talk about multiple masculine predators, use predatori, while the feminine plural form is predatrici. You can also use the phrase animale predatore to mean "predatory animal".
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables with the stress on the 3rd syllable: /pre.daˈto.re/.
Did you know?
- In Italian, the word predazione refers not only to the act of hunting but also to the historical act of plundering or looting during wartime.
- While predatore describes a hunting animal, the word rapace is used specifically for birds of prey. Calling an eagle a predatore is scientifically correct, but calling it a rapace is the natural way an Italian speaker describes the species.
- The term predatrice is not just the feminine form for an animal, but is also used in Italian literature to describe a 'femme fatale' figure.
Examples in context
- È scappato un pericoloso predatore.A dangerous predator has escaped.This sentence shows how to use predatore when describing a dangerous animal that has escaped.Tatoeba #6864142 by dnnywld, translation #7784703 by AlanF_US
- Il leone è un fiero predatore delle pianure africane.The lion is a proud predator of the African plains.
- La tigre è un animale predatore molto abile nella caccia.The tiger is a very skilled predatory animal in hunting.
- Il falco è un cacciatore implacabile, perfetto nel mirare la preda.The falcon is a relentless hunter, perfect in targeting its prey.
- La lontra è un predatore agile nel suo habitat naturale.The otter is an agile predator in its natural habitat.
- Il ghepardo è considerato uno dei predatori più veloci del mondo.The cheetah is considered one of the fastest predators in the world.
- Il lupo è un animale predatore notturno che caccia in branco.The wolf is a nocturnal predatory animal that hunts in packs.
- Il leone è un predatore molto veloce.The lion is a very fast predator.
- Ogni predatore ha una tecnica di caccia.Every predator has a hunting technique.
Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are watching a nature documentary together.
- GiuliaGuarda quel predatore nell'acqua!Look at that predator in the water!
- AlessandroSì, è un coccodrillo enorme.Yes, it is a huge crocodile.
- GiuliaÈ un predatore davvero impressionante.It is a truly impressive predator.
- AlessandroLa natura è incredibile.Nature is incredible.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “predator” translations and entries predatore, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
