Meaning
crocodile
- large predatory aquatic reptile with tough scales and powerful jaws
In a sentence
C'è un grande coccodrillo che nuota vicino alla riva.
There is a large crocodile swimming near the shore.
Non piangere lacrime di coccodrillo, so che non ti dispiace.
Don't shed crocodile tears; I know you are not sorry.
Hai mai visto un coccodrillo dal vivo?
Have you ever seen a crocodile in real life?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| coccodrillo | masculine · singular |
| coccodrilli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- In Italian journalism, 'un coccodrillo' also informally refers to a pre-written obituary of a famous person.