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How do you say "barrel" in Italian?
la botte
In Italian, "barrel" is la botte.
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Pronunciation
BAHT-teh, two syllables. Rhymes with 'bot-teh.' The first syllable is stressed.
Grammar notes
La botte is feminine. The plural is le botti. Note that botte also means a cask or barrel used for wine storage.
Example sentence
La botte di legno era piena di acqua sulla spiaggia.
The wooden barrel was full of water on the beach.
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How to remember la botte
Botte sounds like 'bottle' with an 'a,' and a barrel is basically a large wooden bottle for storing liquids.
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Questions about la botte
How do you say "barrel" in Italian?
In Italian, "barrel" is la botte. It is a noun.
Is la botte masculine or feminine?
La botte is feminine. The plural is le botti. Note that botte also means a cask or barrel used for wine storage.
How is la botte used in a sentence?
Use la botte as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La botte di legno era piena di acqua sulla spiaggia. (The wooden barrel was full of water on the beach.).
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