How do you say "extra" in Italian?

l' extra

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "extra" is l' extra.

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Pronunciation

Say extra out loud a few times, stressing the syllable right before the last one, as most Italian words do.

Grammar notes

l' extra is masculine. Its plural is comparse.

Example sentence

Ordinò un piatto extra di patatine.

He ordered an extra plate of fries.

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How to remember l' extra

Picture the scene from "He ordered an extra plate of fries" and hang l' extra on that image in your mind.

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Questions about l' extra

How do you pronounce l' extra?

Say extra out loud a few times, stressing the syllable right before the last one, as most Italian words do.

Is l' extra masculine or feminine?

l' extra is masculine. l' extra is masculine. Its plural is comparse.

How is l' extra used in Italian?

l' extra is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ordinò un piatto extra di patatine. (He ordered an extra plate of fries.).

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