How do you say "dirt" in Italian?

In Italian, "dirt" is la terra. It is a noun.

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la terra is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Italian pronunciation rules.

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How do you say "dirt" in Italian?

In Italian, "dirt" is la terra. It is a noun. The word is spelled la terra and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is la terra masculine or feminine?

Italian nouns are either masculine or feminine. The gender of la terra is reflected in its article: il/lo (masculine) or la (feminine).

How is la terra used in a sentence?

Use la terra as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Italian, word order and agreement rules determine how la terra fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Italian language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.