How do you say "envelope" in Italian?

In Italian, "envelope" is la busta. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

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

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Questions about la busta

How do you say "envelope" in Italian?

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

Is la busta masculine or feminine?

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

How is la busta used in a sentence?

Use la busta as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Italian, word order and agreement rules determine how la busta 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.