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How to say Easter egg in Italian

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INTRODUCTION

Easter is just days away and that means it’s time to paint some eggs, spend time with the people you love, and brush up on your Italian Easter vocabulary!

HOW TO SAY "EASTER EGG" IN ITALIAN

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The word for Easter egg in Italian is uovo di pasqua. Swipe up to hear the pronunciation!

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The uovo di Pasqua (less frequently known as uovo pasquale) is a traditional Christian object that symbolises the resurrection of Jesus from the sepulchre.

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When referring specifically to Easter eggs or when talking to children, the diminutive term ovetto (lit: small egg) is often used instead of uovo.

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Although the chocolate egg (uovo di cioccolato) is a relatively new addition to the Easter festival, the practice of giving real eggs, decorated in different colours and designs, has been around since the Middle Ages.

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Swipe up to find out even more about the word uovo in Italian!

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