anguria
/anˈɡu.rja/feminine
The English word watermelon is translated into Italian as anguria or cocomero.
Meaning: fruit (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| anguria | /anˈɡu.rja/ | feminine |
| cocomero | /koˈko.me.ro/ | masculine |
Both terms refer to the fruit known as watermelon. Note that Melone refers to a melon, which is a different fruit.
Which one should you use?
anguria is a feminine noun and is the most common way to refer to watermelon in daily conversation. cocomero is a masculine noun.
Is it said differently in some regions?
anguria is particularly common in Northern and Central Italy.
How does it change in a sentence?
Because cocomero is masculine, it uses the indefinite article un cocomero without an apostrophe.
How do you pronounce it?
/anˈɡu.rja/. The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- Both common names for watermelon, anguria and cocomero, likely originated from words meaning 'cucumber'.
- In Italian markets, you will often see anguria sold as 'fette' or 'pezzi', meaning slices or pieces, rather than just as a whole fruit.
Examples in context
- A me piace l'anguria.I like watermelon.This sentence is useful for expressing a personal preference for anguria.Tatoeba #5571684 by Guybrush88, translation #1575786 by human600
- Il frutto è un'anguria.The fruit is a watermelon.This sentence is useful for identifying a fruit as anguria.Tatoeba #13939585 by Guybrush88, translation #13938042 by rul
- Hai comprato un cocomero?Have you bought a watermelon?This sentence is useful for asking if someone purchased a cocomero.Tatoeba #374178 by Pharamp, translation #52452 by CK
- Che caldo! Vorrei mangiare un po' di anguria rinfrescante.It's so hot! I'd like to eat some refreshing watermelon.
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Example conversation
Giulia and Alessandro are in the kitchen on a hot afternoon.
- GiuliaAlessandro, hai voglia di un'anguria?Alessandro, do you feel like having some watermelon?
- AlessandroSì, grazie Giulia, fa molto caldo oggi.Yes, thanks Giulia, it is very hot today.
- GiuliaPrendo il coltello per tagliarla.I will get the knife to cut it.
- AlessandroOttima idea, è proprio quello che ci vuole.Great idea, it is exactly what we need.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “watermelon” translations and entries anguria, cocomero, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries anguria, cocomero, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
