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How do you say "beer" in Italian?

la birra

Noun Feminine

In Italian, "beer" is la birra.

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Pronunciation

BEE-rah, two syllables. Say 'bee' + 'rah.' The stress is on the first syllable.

Grammar notes

La birra is feminine. The plural is le birre. Birra is the Italian word for beer and is often used the same way as in English.

Example sentence

La birra fredda era rinfrescante al caffè.

The cold beer was refreshing at the cafe.

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How to remember la birra

Birra sounds like 'beer' with an Italian twist, making it easy to remember.

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Questions about la birra

How do you say "beer" in Italian?

In Italian, "beer" is la birra. It is a noun.

Is la birra masculine or feminine?

La birra is feminine. The plural is le birre. Birra is the Italian word for beer and is often used the same way as in English.

How is la birra used in a sentence?

Use la birra as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La birra fredda era rinfrescante al caffè. (The cold beer was refreshing at the cafe.).

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