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delfino

/delˈfiːno/noun · masculineA2
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Meaning

dolphin

  • a dolphin, a sea mammal with a long snout

In a sentence

Abbiamo visto un delfino dal porto.

We saw a dolphin from the harbor.

Il delfino vive nel mare?

Does the dolphin live in the sea?

Oggi non vedo nessun delfino.

Today I don't see any dolphin.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
delfinomasculine · singular
delfinimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Masculine: il delfino.
  • Regular plural: delfini.
  • Refers to the animal; not used for fish because dolphins are mammals.
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