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How do you say "arrow" in Italian?
la freccia
In Italian, "arrow" is la freccia.
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Pronunciation
FREH-chah. Stress FREH. Two syllables, clear. The double 'cc' is a single 'c', and 'cia' makes a 'chah' sound.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun, plural le frecce. Ends in 'a', which is feminine. Derived from Latin 'fracea' or old Germanic roots.
Example sentence
Tiro una freccia all'arco.
I shoot an arrow with a bow.
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How to remember la freccia
Freccia is an old word for an arrow or dart. The word may come from Germanic roots related to 'frank'.
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Questions about la freccia
How do you say "arrow" in Italian?
In Italian, "arrow" is la freccia. It is a noun.
Is la freccia masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun, plural le frecce. Ends in 'a', which is feminine. Derived from Latin 'fracea' or old Germanic roots.
How is la freccia used in a sentence?
Use la freccia as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Tiro una freccia all'arco. (I shoot an arrow with a bow.).
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