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How do you say "elevator" in Italian?
l’ascensore
In Italian, "elevator" is l’ascensore.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced ahs-sen-SOH-reh. Three syllables, stress on the second. From Latin 'ascendere', to climb.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun. Article: l'ascensore (uses l' before vowels). Plural: gli ascensori.
Example sentence
Prendo l'ascensore al quinto piano.
I take the elevator to the fifth floor.
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How to remember l’ascensore
Ascensore comes from 'ascendere', meaning to climb. It is a machine for going up.
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Questions about l’ascensore
How do you say "elevator" in Italian?
In Italian, "elevator" is l’ascensore. It is a noun.
How is l’ascensore written in Italian?
l’ascensore is written using the standard Italian script.
How is l’ascensore used in a sentence?
Use l’ascensore as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Prendo l'ascensore al quinto piano. (I take the elevator to the fifth floor.).
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