Meaning
otter
- A semi-aquatic carnivorous mammal with dense fur, webbed feet, and a long tail
In a sentence
Una lontra nuotava silenziosamente lungo la riva del fiume al tramonto.
An otter was swimming quietly along the riverbank at sunset.
In questa oasi naturale non è difficile avvistare la lontra.
In this nature reserve, spotting an otter is not difficult.
Hai mai visto una lontra pescare nelle acque fredde del torrente?
Have you ever seen an otter fishing in the cold waters of the stream?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lontra | feminine · singular |
| lontre | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Grammatically feminine regardless of the biological sex of the animal; use 'maschio' or 'femmina' for specific sex.