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How do you say "butcher" in Italian?
il macellaio
In Italian, "butcher" is il macellaio.
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Pronunciation
Eel mah-chel-LAH-yoh, stress on third syllable, double 'l'.
Grammar notes
Il macellaio is masculine. Plural is i macellai. Related to macello (slaughterhouse).
Example sentence
Il macellaio prepara la carne.
The butcher prepares the meat.
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How to remember il macellaio
Macellaio prepares meat - a butcher works with macello and cuts meat.
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Questions about il macellaio
How do you say "butcher" in Italian?
In Italian, "butcher" is il macellaio. It is a noun.
Is il macellaio masculine or feminine?
Il macellaio is masculine. Plural is i macellai. Related to macello (slaughterhouse).
How is il macellaio used in a sentence?
Use il macellaio as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il macellaio prepara la carne. (The butcher prepares the meat.).
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