Animals in Italian
Updated July 11, 2026
Common animals in Italian include il cane (dog), il gatto (cat), l'uccello (bird), and il cavallo (horse), each with its own gender. They are among the first nouns Italian children and learners meet.
| Italian | English |
|---|---|
| il cane | dog |
| il gatto | cat |
| l'uccello | bird |
| il pesce | fish |
| la mucca | cow |
| il maiale | pig |
| il pollo | chicken |
| il cavallo | horse |
| il coniglio | rabbit |
| il topo | mouse |
| la pecora | sheep |
| l'orso | bear |
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Frequently asked questions
- How do you say animal in Italian?
- An animal is un animale, and the plural is gli animali. A pet is un animale domestico, and the zoo is lo zoo.
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