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How do you say "cushion" in Italian?
il cuscino
In Italian, "cushion" is il cuscino.
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Pronunciation
Koos-SEE-noh, three syllables. Stress on 'see.' Say 'koos' + 'see' + 'no.'
Grammar notes
Il cuscino is masculine. The plural is i cuscini. Cuscino is the common word for a pillow or cushion.
Example sentence
Il cuscino sulla sedia era morbido e confortevole.
The cushion on the chair was soft and comfortable.
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How to remember il cuscino
Cuscino sounds like it contains 'cosy,' and you use cushions to make a space cosy and comfortable.
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Questions about il cuscino
How do you say "cushion" in Italian?
In Italian, "cushion" is il cuscino. It is a noun.
Is il cuscino masculine or feminine?
Il cuscino is masculine. The plural is i cuscini. Cuscino is the common word for a pillow or cushion.
How is il cuscino used in a sentence?
Use il cuscino as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il cuscino sulla sedia era morbido e confortevole. (The cushion on the chair was soft and comfortable.).
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