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How do you say "dirt" in Italian?
la terra
In Italian, "dirt" is la terra.
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Pronunciation
Say TEHR-rah, with stress on the first syllable and a rolled r.
Grammar notes
La terra is feminine. Plural: le terre. Also means 'earth' or 'land' depending on context.
Example sentence
La terra è ricca di nutrienti.
The dirt is rich in nutrients.
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How to remember la terra
Terra sounds like 'terra' in English (from geology) - it is earth or dirt you find on the ground.
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Questions about la terra
How do you say "dirt" in Italian?
In Italian, "dirt" is la terra. It is a noun.
Is la terra masculine or feminine?
La terra is feminine. Plural: le terre. Also means 'earth' or 'land' depending on context.
How is la terra used in a sentence?
Use la terra as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La terra è ricca di nutrienti. (The dirt is rich in nutrients.).
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