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How do you say "bridge" in Italian?
il ponte
In Italian, "bridge" is il ponte.
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Pronunciation
Say PON-teh, with a short o sound and stress on the first syllable.
Grammar notes
Il ponte is masculine. Plural: i ponti. The word dates back to Latin 'pons'.
Example sentence
Il ponte collega le due sponde del fiume.
The bridge connects the two banks of the river.
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How to remember il ponte
Ponte reminds you of 'pontoon' - both refer to structures that cross water.
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Questions about il ponte
How do you say "bridge" in Italian?
In Italian, "bridge" is il ponte. It is a noun.
Is il ponte masculine or feminine?
Il ponte is masculine. Plural: i ponti. The word dates back to Latin 'pons'.
How is il ponte used in a sentence?
Use il ponte as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il ponte collega le due sponde del fiume. (The bridge connects the two banks of the river.).
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