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Italian

acquario

/aˈkwa.rjo/noun · masculineB1
Extended vocabulary · Vocabulary rank 15,835

Meaning

aquarium; Aquarius

  • a transparent tank or building where aquatic animals and plants are kept
  • the zodiac sign Aquarius (often capitalized: Acquario)

In a sentence

I bambini vogliono andare a vedere i pesci all'acquario.

The children want to go see the fish at the aquarium.

Abbiamo comprato un piccolo acquario per il salotto.

We bought a small aquarium for the living room.

Sei nato a febbraio, quindi sei dell'Acquario?

You were born in February, so are you an Aquarius?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
acquariomasculine · singular
acquarimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Spelled with 'cqu' like 'acqua' and other related derivatives.
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