ugola
/ˈu.ɡo.la/feminine
The English word 'uvula' is translated into Italian as ugola.
ugola is a feminine noun used to refer to the appendage that hangs from the palate.
Meaning: appendage that hangs from the palate (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of ugola is ugole.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. It is pronounced /ˈu.ɡo.la/.
Did you know?
- The Italian word ugola is a linguistic descendant of the Latin word for a 'small grape'.
- While ugola is the common term, Italian medical professionals often use the more technical term uvula, which is identical to the English word.
Examples in context
- Ho mangiato una mela e ora ho una fastidiosa sensazione sul campanello.I ate an apple, and now I have an irritating sensation on my uvula.
- L'ugola è molto rossa.The uvula is very red.
- Sento dolore all'ugola.I feel pain in my uvula.
- Il dottore mi ha mostrato l'ugola.The doctor showed me my uvula.
Example conversation
Sofia and Lorenzo are talking about a sore throat at home.
- SofiaLorenzo, ho mal di gola.Lorenzo, I have a sore throat.
- LorenzoTi fa male l'ugola?Does your uvula hurt?
- SofiaSì, mi sembra molto gonfia.Yes, it seems very swollen to me.
- LorenzoAllora dovresti andare dal medico.Then you should go to the doctor.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “uvula” translations and entries ugola, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ugola, CC BY-SA 4.0.
