How do you say "drain" in Italian?

lo scarico

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "drain" is lo scarico.

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Pronunciation

Break scarico into its natural syllables, stressing the syllable right before the last one, as most Italian words do.

Grammar notes

lo scarico is masculine. Its plural is canali di scarico.

Example sentence

L'acqua scese lentamente nello scarico.

The water slowly went down the drain.

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How to remember lo scarico

Say lo scarico while picturing "The water slowly went down the drain" happening right in front of you, that pairing sticks longer than a flashcard.

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Questions about lo scarico

How do you pronounce lo scarico?

Break scarico into its natural syllables, stressing the syllable right before the last one, as most Italian words do.

Is lo scarico masculine or feminine?

lo scarico is masculine. lo scarico is masculine. Its plural is canali di scarico.

How is lo scarico used in Italian?

lo scarico is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: L'acqua scese lentamente nello scarico. (The water slowly went down the drain.).

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