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How do you say "cupboard" in Italian?
la credenza
In Italian, "cupboard" is la credenza.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced kreh-DEN-zah. Three syllables, stress on the second. The 'e' is open and the 'a' is clear.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun. Article: la credenza. Plural: le credenze. From Latin 'credentia', things entrusted to someone.
Example sentence
I piatti sono nella credenza.
The plates are in the cupboard.
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How to remember la credenza
A credenza is a type of cupboard or sideboard used to store and display dishes.
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Questions about la credenza
How do you say "cupboard" in Italian?
In Italian, "cupboard" is la credenza. It is a noun.
Is la credenza masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun. Article: la credenza. Plural: le credenze. From Latin 'credentia', things entrusted to someone.
How is la credenza used in a sentence?
Use la credenza as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: I piatti sono nella credenza. (The plates are in the cupboard.).
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