How do you say "ball" in Italian?

In Italian, "ball" is la palla. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

la palla is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Italian pronunciation rules.

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Questions about la palla

How do you say "ball" in Italian?

In Italian, "ball" is la palla. It is a noun. The word is spelled la palla and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is la palla masculine or feminine?

Italian nouns are either masculine or feminine. The gender of la palla is reflected in its article: il/lo (masculine) or la (feminine).

How is la palla used in a sentence?

Use la palla as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Italian, word order and agreement rules determine how la palla fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Italian language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.