noce
/ˈno.t͡ʃe/feminine
The Italian word for walnut is noce.
The word noce is a feminine noun that specifically refers to the walnut fruit. In certain contexts, it can also be used to refer to a generic nut, though its primary meaning is the walnut.
Meaning: nut (noun)
Which one should you use?
While noce can mean walnut, it is also the word for a generic nut in certain contexts, though specifically it refers to the walnut fruit.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is noce and the plural form is noci.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈno.tʃe/. The word has 2 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- If you are looking for a 'nut' in terms of a screw or a bolt, Italians use the word dado instead of noce.
- In traditional Italian woodworking, noce is highly prized as a luxury material for fine furniture and musical instruments due to its grain.
- The Italian word noce is a direct descendant of the Latin word nucem, which is the root of the English word 'nut'.
Examples in context
- Aprì la noce con i suoi denti.He cracked the walnut with his teeth.This sentence shows the use of noce in the context of cracking it open.Tatoeba #2863523 by Guybrush88, translation #2054011 by AlanF_US
- Lei aprì la noce con i suoi denti.She cracked the walnut with her teeth.Tatoeba #2863526 by Guybrush88, translation #2054012 by AlanF_US
- "Io sono un broccolo e assomiglio a un albero!" "Io sono una noce e assomiglio a un cervello!" "Io sono un fungo e odio questo gioco!""I am broccoli and I look like a tree!" "I am a walnut and I look like a brain!" "I am a mushroom and I hate this game!"This sentence uses noce in a metaphorical comparison between a walnut and a brain.Tatoeba #4427312 by Guybrush88, translation #4082828 by muriloricci
- Mi scusi, dove posso trovare delle noci?Excuse me, where can I find some walnuts?
- 10 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Matteo and Sofia are preparing a dessert in the kitchen.
- MatteoHai trovato una noce per la torta?Did you find a walnut for the cake?
- SofiaSì, ne ho presa una dal cesto.Yes, I took one from the basket.
- MatteoPerfetto, ora dobbiamo rompere la noce.Perfect, now we have to crack the walnut.
- SofiaUso lo schiaccianoci, Sofia.I'll use the nutcracker, Sofia.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “walnut” translations and entries noce, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries noce, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
