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banana

/baˈnaː.na/noun · feminineA1
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Meaning

banana

  • long yellow tropical fruit

In a sentence

Mangio una banana a colazione.

I eat a banana for breakfast.

Vuoi una banana?

Do you want a banana?

Non compro banane oggi.

I'm not buying bananas today.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
bananafeminine · singular
bananefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Usually feminine: una banana, due banane.
  • Do not confuse with banano, the banana plant.
  • Common in everyday food vocabulary.
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