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How do you say "exercise" in Italian?
l' esercizio
In Italian, "exercise" is l' esercizio.
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Pronunciation
Say esercizio as e-se-rci-zio, putting the emphasis on rci. Keep every vowel short and pure, not the diphthongs English speakers default to.
Grammar notes
l' esercizio is masculine. Its plural is esercizi.
Example sentence
L'esercizio quotidiano fa bene al cuore.
Daily exercise is good for your heart.
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How to remember l' esercizio
Esercizio looks close to the English 'exercise' — that shared 'erci' is the thread to hang your memory on.
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Questions about l' esercizio
How do you pronounce l' esercizio?
Say esercizio as e-se-rci-zio, putting the emphasis on rci. Keep every vowel short and pure, not the diphthongs English speakers default to.
Is l' esercizio masculine or feminine?
l' esercizio is masculine. l' esercizio is masculine. Its plural is esercizi.
How is l' esercizio used in Italian?
l' esercizio is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: L'esercizio quotidiano fa bene al cuore. (Daily exercise is good for your heart.).
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