How do you say "It purrs" in Italian?

"It purrs" in Italian is "Fa le fusa". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

What does "Fa le fusa" mean in English?

"Fa le fusa" means "It purrs" in English. Usage tip: Literally 'makes the purrs', referring to a cat's sound.

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How to Say ‘It purrs’ in Italian

Fa le fusa

fah leh FOO-sah

[fah leh FOO-sah]

💬 Usage Tip: Literally 'makes the purrs', referring to a cat's sound.

🇮🇹 In Italy: In Italy, a cat's purr is considered soothing and a sign of contentment.

Phrase Breakdown

[fah]

makes

Third person singular present of 'fare', meaning 'to make'.

Example

Il gatto fa le fusa quando è felice.

The cat purrs when it is happy.

[leh]

the

Used to specify a person or thing that is previously mentioned or easily identified.

Example

Le fusa del gatto sono forti.

The cat's purr is loud.

fusa

[FOO-sah]

purr

A sound that a cat makes when it is content.

Example

Quando è felice, il gatto fa le fusa.

When it is happy, the cat purrs.

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