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How do you say "glasses" in Italian?
gli occhiali
In Italian, "glasses" is gli occhiali.
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Pronunciation
Ohk-kee-AH-lee, four syllables. Stress on 'ah.' Say 'ohk' + 'kee' + 'ah' + 'lee.'
Grammar notes
Gli occhiali is plural masculine (uses gli before a vowel). The singular is rarely used. Occhiali means eyeglasses or spectacles.
Example sentence
Gli occhiali lo aiutavano a leggere il menu del caffè.
The glasses helped him read the cafe menu.
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How to remember gli occhiali
Occhiali contains occhio (eye), and glasses are worn on your eyes.
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Questions about gli occhiali
How do you say "glasses" in Italian?
In Italian, "glasses" is gli occhiali. It is a noun.
How is gli occhiali written in Italian?
gli occhiali is written using the standard Italian script.
How is gli occhiali used in a sentence?
Use gli occhiali as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Gli occhiali lo aiutavano a leggere il menu del caffè. (The glasses helped him read the cafe menu.).
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