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How do you say "brush" in Italian?
la spazzola
In Italian, "brush" is la spazzola.
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Pronunciation
Say spahz-ZOH-lah, with stress on the second syllable and a rolled r.
Grammar notes
La spazzola is feminine. Plural: le spazzole. Comes from 'spazzare' (to sweep/brush).
Example sentence
La spazzola è morbida.
The brush is soft.
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How to remember la spazzola
Spazzola comes from 'spazzare' (to brush/sweep) - a tool for brushing or cleaning.
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Questions about la spazzola
How do you say "brush" in Italian?
In Italian, "brush" is la spazzola. It is a noun.
Is la spazzola masculine or feminine?
La spazzola is feminine. Plural: le spazzole. Comes from 'spazzare' (to sweep/brush).
How is la spazzola used in a sentence?
Use la spazzola as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La spazzola è morbida. (The brush is soft.).
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