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gabbiano

/ɡabˈbja.no/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

seagull

  • a common coastal bird with gray and white feathers and a harsh cry

In a sentence

Un gabbiano vola sopra il porto di mare.

A seagull is flying above the seaport.

I gabbiani cercavano cibo sulla spiaggia affollata.

The seagulls were looking for food on the crowded beach.

Hai mai visto un gabbiano così da vicino?

Have you ever seen a seagull so up close?

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
gabbianomasculine · singular
gabbianimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Countable masculine noun; regular plural in '-i'.
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