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How do you say "crate" in Italian?
la cassa
In Italian, "crate" is la cassa.
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Pronunciation
KAH-sah, two syllables. Say 'kah' + 'sah.' The 'a' sounds are open and clear.
Grammar notes
La cassa is feminine. The plural is le casse. Cassa can mean box, crate, or cash register depending on context.
Example sentence
La cassa di legno conteneva frutti di mare freschi.
The wooden crate contained fresh seafood.
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How to remember la cassa
Cassa sounds like 'cash' or 'case,' which is fitting because a crate is a large case used for shipping and storage.
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Questions about la cassa
How do you say "crate" in Italian?
In Italian, "crate" is la cassa. It is a noun.
Is la cassa masculine or feminine?
La cassa is feminine. The plural is le casse. Cassa can mean box, crate, or cash register depending on context.
How is la cassa used in a sentence?
Use la cassa as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La cassa di legno conteneva frutti di mare freschi. (The wooden crate contained fresh seafood.).
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