animal
The Italian word 'animale' is used to refer to any living creature that is not a human being. This includes mammals, birds, reptiles, fish, and insects. It is a noun and can be used in both singular and plural forms, with the plural being 'animali'. For example, 'Mi piacciono gli animali' means 'I like animals'.
My favorite animal is the dog.
This sentence is used to express a personal preference for a certain kind of animal, in this case, the dog.
I can't have an animal at home.
This sentence is used to convey the inability or prohibition of keeping an animal at home. It might be due to several reasons such as restrictions from landlords, allergies, or personal preferences.
The animal in the picture is a lion.
This sentence is used to identify or describe what animal is being shown in a photograph or picture, in this case a lion. It is typically used when showing someone a picture and telling them what animal it is.