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How do you say "barrier" in Italian?

la barriera

Noun Feminine

In Italian, "barrier" is la barriera.

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Pronunciation

Say bahr-ree-EH-rah, with stress on the third syllable and a rolled r.

Grammar notes

La barriera is feminine. Plural: le barriere. The double r makes a stronger rolled r sound.

Example sentence

La barriera blocca l'accesso.

The barrier blocks access.

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How to remember la barriera

Barriera sounds like 'barrier' and is nearly the same word in both languages.

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Questions about la barriera

How do you say "barrier" in Italian?

In Italian, "barrier" is la barriera. It is a noun.

Is la barriera masculine or feminine?

La barriera is feminine. Plural: le barriere. The double r makes a stronger rolled r sound.

How is la barriera used in a sentence?

Use la barriera as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La barriera blocca l'accesso. (The barrier blocks access.).

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