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How do you say "button" in Italian?
il pulsante
In Italian, "button" is il pulsante.
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Pronunciation
Pool-SAHN-teh, three syllables. Stress on 'sahn.' Say 'pool' + 'sahn' + 'teh.'
Grammar notes
Il pulsante is masculine. The plural is i pulsanti. Pulsante comes from pulsare (to pulse), referring to the pressing action.
Example sentence
Il pulsante sulla camicia era blu scuro.
The button on the shirt was dark blue.
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How to remember il pulsante
Pulsante contains 'pulse,' which is what you do when you push a button with your finger.
Related words
- coat il cappotto
- collar il collare
- glove il guanto
- sweater il maglione
- money i soldi
- ring l'anello
- shoes le scarpe
- skirt la gonna
- staff il personale
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Questions about il pulsante
How do you say "button" in Italian?
In Italian, "button" is il pulsante. It is a noun.
Is il pulsante masculine or feminine?
Il pulsante is masculine. The plural is i pulsanti. Pulsante comes from pulsare (to pulse), referring to the pressing action.
How is il pulsante used in a sentence?
Use il pulsante as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il pulsante sulla camicia era blu scuro. (The button on the shirt was dark blue.).
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