Word of the Day: Scoiattolo

Posted on June 18, 2012 by

Chances are you will never use today’s word, scoiattolo, in Italy. Why? Because there aren’t any squirrels in Italy. At least I’ve never seen one here before…

Pronounced skoˈjattolo – in fancy pronunciation writing – it is the Italian word for squirrel. Like I said, this word doesn’t have much use for us expats in Rome/Italy, but it sure is fun to say!

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About Zvia Shwirtz

In Rome for 3 years now, and counting, Zvia boasts 'pro level' knowledge of the Roman public transportation system, club/music scene, and where to get a cappuccino after 11 AM without a dirty look. She also can't believe that Italians do not know about Seinfeld.
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