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How do you say "cactus" in Italian?
il cactus
In Italian, "cactus" is il cactus.
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Pronunciation
Cactus breaks into ca-ctu, with your voice landing on ca.
Grammar notes
il cactus is masculine. Its plural is Il cactus.
Example sentence
Il cactus cresceva nel deserto arido.
The cactus grew in the dry desert.
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How to remember il cactus
The chunk 'cactus' links cactus straight to 'cactus', so the two words practically teach each other.
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Questions about il cactus
How do you pronounce il cactus?
Cactus breaks into ca-ctu, with your voice landing on ca.
Is il cactus masculine or feminine?
il cactus is masculine. il cactus is masculine. Its plural is Il cactus.
How is il cactus used in Italian?
il cactus is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Il cactus cresceva nel deserto arido. (The cactus grew in the dry desert.).
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