albero
/ˈal.be.ro/masculine
The Italian word for tree is albero.
Albero is the standard word for a large woody plant. For specific contexts, you may use albero di Natale to refer specifically to a Christmas tree. In a more technical or botanical discussion, the term pianta can be used to refer to a tree.
Meaning: large woody plant (noun)
Which one should you use?
While albero is the standard term, alberello is used as an affectionate way to describe a small tree.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of albero is alberi.
How do you pronounce it?
The word is pronounced /ˈal.be.ro/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- In many contexts, the word for 'tree' is also the root for the word used to describe a 'pole' or 'mast' of a ship, reflecting the wooden material.
- The word albero may be etymologically linked to the Latin word albus, which means 'white'.
- The diminutive alberello can be used not just for small trees, but to describe a tree that looks frail or charming.
Examples in context
- È un albero vero?Is that a real tree?This sentence helps you ask if an albero is real.Tatoeba #13290561 by Guybrush88, translation #10603275 by CK
- È un albero morto.It's a dead tree.This sentence shows how to describe an albero that is dead.Tatoeba #6555839 by Guybrush88, translation #5942261 by mailohilohi
- Questo è un albero.That's a tree.This sentence is a simple way to identify an albero.Tatoeba #1100700 by remod, translation #1098425 by cntrational
- Il parco ha molti alberi secolari.The park has many century-old trees.
- La pianta di quell'albero è tipica della nostra regione.The plant of that tree is typical of our region.
- C'è un alberello di limoni nel mio giardino.There's a little lemon tree in my garden.
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Example conversation
Matteo and Martina are walking in a park.
- MatteoGuarda quel grande albero, Martina!Look at that large tree, Martina!
- MartinaSì, è davvero bellissimo, Matteo.Yes, it is truly beautiful, Matteo.
- MatteoPossiamo fare un picnic sotto l'albero?Can we have a picnic under the tree?
- MartinaCertamente, è un'ottima idea.Certainly, it is an excellent idea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tree” translations and entries albero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries albero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
