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How do you say "counter" in Italian?
il bancone
In Italian, "counter" is il bancone.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced bahn-KOH-neh. Three syllables, stress on the second. The 'a' is open and the 'o' is rounded.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun. Article: il bancone. Plural: i banconi. From 'banca', meaning bench or bank.
Example sentence
Il bancone del bar è pieno di bottiglie.
The counter of the bar is full of bottles.
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How to remember il bancone
A bancone is a large counter or bar, a long surface for service or work.
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Questions about il bancone
How do you say "counter" in Italian?
In Italian, "counter" is il bancone. It is a noun.
Is il bancone masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun. Article: il bancone. Plural: i banconi. From 'banca', meaning bench or bank.
How is il bancone used in a sentence?
Use il bancone as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il bancone del bar è pieno di bottiglie. (The counter of the bar is full of bottles.).
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