How to Say ‘Olive oil’ in Italian
L'olio d'oliva
l OH-lyoh dah oh-LEE-vah
[l OH-lyoh dah oh-LEE-vah]
💬 Usage Tip: il becomes l' and di becomes d' before a vowel, merging into the next word: l'olio, d'oliva. Same with l'acqua.
Phrase Breakdown
L'
[l]
the (before a vowel)
Contracted article used before a vowel; part of the expression "l'importante."
"L'" atmosfera dello stadio è unica.
The atmosphere of the stadium is unique.
olio
[OH-lyoh]
oil
Masculine noun for oil, especially cooking oil.
Metti un po' di olio nella padella.
Put a little oil in the pan.
d'
[dah]
Of
Indicates possession or origin.
Una bottiglia d'acqua, per favore.
A bottle of water, please.
oliva
[oh-LEE-vah]
olive
Feminine noun for the olive fruit.
Mi piace l'oliva verde.
I like the green olive.
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