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How do you say "curtain" in Italian?
il sipario
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.
Related words
- mattress il materasso
- pillow il cuscino
- sheet il lenzuolo
- rug il tappeto
- wardrobe l' armadio
- closet l' armadio
- faucet il rubinetto
- sink il lavandino
- drain lo scarico
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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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