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How do you say "below" in Italian?
sotto
In Italian, "below" is sotto.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced SOHT-toh. Two syllables, stress on the first. The 'tt' makes one sound.
Grammar notes
Adverb or preposition. Invariable. Often used as 'sotto di' for clarity about position.
Example sentence
Il gatto dorme sotto il tavolo.
The cat sleeps below the table.
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How to remember sotto
Sotto means under or below, the opposite of sopra. Think of something being 'sub' or under.
Related words
- backwards indietro
- east est
- forwards avanti
- in front davanti
- left sinistra
- north nord
- north-east nord-est
- right destra
- south-east sud-est
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Questions about sotto
How do you say "below" in Italian?
In Italian, "below" is sotto. It is a noun.
How is sotto written in Italian?
sotto is written using the standard Italian script.
How is sotto used in a sentence?
Use sotto as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il gatto dorme sotto il tavolo. (The cat sleeps below the table.).
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