How do you say "dawn" in Italian?

l' alba

Noun Feminine

In Italian, "dawn" is l' alba.

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Pronunciation

Native speakers say alba as a-lba, punching a a bit louder.

Grammar notes

l' alba is feminine. Its plural is Aurore.

Example sentence

Gli uccelli cantavano all'alba.

The birds sang at dawn.

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How to remember l' alba

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Questions about l' alba

How do you pronounce l' alba?

Native speakers say alba as a-lba, punching a a bit louder.

Is l' alba masculine or feminine?

l' alba is feminine. l' alba is feminine. Its plural is Aurore.

How is l' alba used in Italian?

l' alba is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Gli uccelli cantavano all'alba. (The birds sang at dawn.).

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