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pecora
sheep
The Italian word for sheep is 'pecora'. It is used in the same way as in English, it can refer to the animal itself or its wool. The plural form of 'pecora' is 'pecore'.
Example sentences using: pecora
La pecora sta dormendo nel campo.
The sheep is sleeping in the field.
This phrase is a simple declarative sentence where 'pecora' is presented as a subject that is performing an action, which is 'sleeping in the field'.
Giovanni ha una pecora nel suo cortile.
Giovanni has a sheep in his yard.
This sentence introduces the word 'pecora' within a situation. Giovanni is the owner of the sheep which is kept in his yard.
Vedo una pecora bianca.
I see a white sheep.
In this example, 'pecora' is an object that is being seen. It's further described as white, adding more detail to the understanding of the object.