Usage Note
Uovo is grammatically masculine singular (l'uovo), but its plural is the famously irregular le uova — feminine. This is a remnant of the Latin neuter plural in -a that Italian reanalysed as a feminine singular, then rebuilt a new masculine plural alongside. Learners often say gli uovi by analogy — avoid it.
Examples
"Ho mangiato due uova a colazione."
Natural Translation
I ate two eggs at breakfast.
Literal Translation
I-have eaten two eggs at breakfast.
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