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How do you say "copper" in Italian?
il rame
In Italian, "copper" is il rame.
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Pronunciation
Say RAH-meh. Stress the first syllable with an 'ah' sound.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun (il rame). Plural: i rami. Also means 'branch' (ramo), but rame is specifically copper.
Example sentence
Il rame è un metallo rosso.
Copper is a red metal.
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How to remember il rame
Rame sounds like 'ram.' Copper is used to make pans, and you can ram a pan with a spoon.
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Questions about il rame
How do you say "copper" in Italian?
In Italian, "copper" is il rame. It is a noun.
Is il rame masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun (il rame). Plural: i rami. Also means 'branch' (ramo), but rame is specifically copper.
How is il rame used in a sentence?
Use il rame as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il rame è un metallo rosso. (Copper is a red metal.).
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