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How do you say "barrier" in Italian?
la barriera
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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