Meaning
wolf
In a sentence
Ieri abbiamo visto un lupo nel bosco.
Yesterday we saw a wolf in the woods.
Hai paura del lupo quando cammini da solo?
Are you afraid of the wolf when you walk alone?
Il lupo vive nel bosco.
The wolf lives in the woods.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lupo | masculine · singular |
| lupi | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Plural is lupi, not *lupos. Article changes: il lupo, i lupi.
- Use figuratively for a ruthless or predatory person; tone is stronger than cane and usually negative.
- In fairy tales and idioms, lupo is very common; learners often miss fixed expressions with it.