fragola
/ˈfra.ɡo.la/feminine
The Italian word for strawberry is fragola.
fragola is a feminine noun used to refer to the strawberry fruit. You can use the phrase alla fragola to describe food or drink that is strawberry-flavored, such as wine or ice cream. To describe an object that is the color of a strawberry, use the phrase color fragola.
Meaning: accessory fruit (noun)
Which one should you use?
While fragola is the standard term, Fragaria is a technical term used specifically in scientific or botanical contexts. You may also encounter fragolina, which is an informal derivative used to refer to strawberries that are particularly small or sweet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of fragola is fragole. For example, una fragola means a strawberry, while le fragole means the strawberries.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈfra.ɡo.la/.
Did you know?
- The word fragola is derived from the Vulgar Latin frāgula, which is a diminutive form of the Latin frāga.
- The phrase fragoline di bosco refers to wild woodland strawberries, which are prized for their intense aroma and are distinct from the commercial fragola.
- Italian desserts often use fragole in a combination called fragole e panna, which is the cultural equivalent of 'strawberries and cream'.
Examples in context
- Questa borsa è color fragola.This purse is strawberry.This sentence illustrates the use of fragola to describe a color.Tatoeba #995415 by Guybrush88, translation #2009430 by halfb1t
- Ti piace il vino alla fragola?Do you like strawberry wine?This sentence shows how to use the phrase alla fragola for flavored drinks.Tatoeba #11710515 by Guybrush88, translation #9373475 by CK
- Mi piace il gelato alla fragola.I like strawberry ice cream.This sentence demonstrates how to use the phrase alla fragola for flavored food.Tatoeba #5633830 by Guybrush88, translation #1129683 by CK
- Ho comprato delle fragole al mercato.I bought some strawberries at the market.
- Mangio una fragola per merenda.I eat a strawberry for a snack.
- Le fragole sono dolci e succose.The strawberries are sweet and juicy.
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Example conversation
Martina and Francesco are sharing a fruit platter.
- MartinaVuoi una fragola, Francesco?Do you want a strawberry, Francesco?
- FrancescoSì, grazie, ne prendo una.Yes, thanks, I'll take one.
- MartinaQuesta fragola è molto dolce.This strawberry is very sweet.
- FrancescoHai ragione, è buonissima!You're right, it's delicious!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “strawberry” translations and entries fragola, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries fragola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
