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How do you say "curtain" in Italian?

il sipario

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "curtain" is il sipario.

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Pronunciation

Read sipario letter by letter, then speed up, with the accent landing one syllable before the end.

Grammar notes

il sipario is masculine. Its plural is tende.

Example sentence

Tirò la tenda per bloccare il sole.

He pulled the curtain to block the sun.

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How to remember il sipario

Say il sipario while picturing "He pulled the curtain to block the sun" happening right in front of you, that pairing sticks longer than a flashcard.

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Questions about il sipario

How do you pronounce il sipario?

Read sipario letter by letter, then speed up, with the accent landing one syllable before the end.

Is il sipario masculine or feminine?

il sipario is masculine. il sipario is masculine. Its plural is tende.

How is il sipario used in Italian?

il sipario is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Tirò la tenda per bloccare il sole. (He pulled the curtain to block the sun.).

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