Meaning
apple (fruit)
In a sentence
Ho mangiato una mela dopo pranzo.
I ate an apple after lunch.
Vuoi una mela o una banana?
Do you want an apple or a banana?
Questa mela è molto dolce.
This apple is very sweet.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| mela | feminine · singular |
| mele | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually feminine singular: la mela, una mela. Plural is le mele, not *i meli.
- For the tree, use melo, not mela.
- The slang sense 'butt cheek' is informal and context-dependent; avoid it in neutral or formal situations.