🐛 Japanese Insects Vocabulary Insetti
10 essential Italian words for the Insects scene, each with IPA, English meaning, CEFR level and native speaker audio, plus example sentences. Tap 🔊 to listen.
- vespa /ˈvɛs.pa/ A2waspUna vespa è entrata dalla finestra aperta.A wasp came in through the open window.
- scarafaggio /ska.raˈfad.d͡ʒo/ B1cockroachHo visto uno scarafaggio correre sotto il frigorifero.I saw a cockroach run under the fridge.
- grillo /ˈgril.lo/ B1cricket (insect)Di notte si sente il canto di un grillo in giardino.At night you can hear a cricket singing in the garden.
- cavalletta /ka.valˈlet.ta/ B1grasshopperUna cavalletta è saltata sull'erba alta.A grasshopper jumped onto the tall grass.
- coccinella /kot.t͡ʃiˈnɛl.la/ A2ladybird, ladybugUna coccinella rossa si è posata sulla mia mano.A red ladybird landed on my hand.
- bruco /ˈbru.ko/ B1caterpillarUn bruco verde mangiava una foglia.A green caterpillar was eating a leaf.
- libellula /liˈbɛl.lu.la/ B1dragonflyUna libellula volava sopra lo stagno.A dragonfly was flying over the pond.
- scarabeo /ska.raˈbɛ.o/ B1beetle, scarabUno scarabeo nero camminava lentamente sul sentiero.A black beetle was walking slowly along the path.
- lombrico /lomˈbri.ko/ B1earthwormDopo la pioggia ho trovato un lombrico sul marciapiede.After the rain I found an earthworm on the sidewalk.
- cimice /ˈt͡ʃi.mi.t͡ʃe/ B1bug (bedbug / shield bug)Una cimice verde è entrata in casa in autunno.A green shield bug came into the house in autumn.
FAQ
How many Italian insects words are in this list?
10 words, including A2: 2, B1: 8. Every word has playable native audio and example sentences.
Are these words CEFR-graded?
Yes — every word carries its CEFR level (A1–C2), so you can start with the level you need.
What is the best way to memorise them?
Scene groups plus spaced repetition: listen, repeat, learn the word inside its example sentence, then review the next day. Ciaobello has SRS and four quiz types built in.