A2NounMasculine
il lupo
wolf
/LOO-poh/
Plural: lupi
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What does ‘lupo’ mean in English?
Examples in Context
Il lupo vive in branco nella foresta.
The wolf lives in a pack in the forest.
In bocca al lupo! — Crepi!
Good luck! (lit. In the wolf's mouth!) — Thanks! (lit. May it die!)
About This Word
'In bocca al lupo!' is the standard Italian way to wish someone good luck before an exam or performance.
Related Words
brancoboscoululareorsovolpe