Meaning
kangaroo
- A large Australian herbivorous marsupial known for its powerful hind legs and pouch.
In a sentence
Il canguro è il simbolo più famoso dell'Australia.
The kangaroo is the most famous symbol of Australia.
Allo zoo abbiamo visto un piccolo canguro nel marsupio.
At the zoo we saw a baby kangaroo in the pouch.
Hai mai visto un canguro dal vivo?
Have you ever seen a kangaroo in real life?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| canguro | masculine · singular |
| canguri | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Also used metaphorically in Italian politics ('emendamento canguro' skips similar amendments).