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How do you say "glue" in Italian?
la colla
In Italian, "glue" is la colla.
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Pronunciation
Break colla down as co-lla and let co land with the most weight. That doubled ll needs a firmer, longer sound than a single one would.
Grammar notes
la colla is feminine. Its plural is colle.
Example sentence
Attaccava i pezzi insieme con la colla.
She stuck the pieces together with glue.
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How to remember la colla
Say colla while picturing "She stuck the pieces together with glue." happening in front of you; the pairing sticks faster than the word alone.
Related words
- hammer il martello
- screw la vite
- screwdriver il cacciavite
- wrench la chiave inglese
- saw la sega
- drill il trapano
- wire il filo
- plastic la plastica
- rubber la gomma
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Questions about la colla
How do you pronounce la colla?
Break colla down as co-lla and let co land with the most weight. That doubled ll needs a firmer, longer sound than a single one would.
Is la colla masculine or feminine?
la colla is feminine. la colla is feminine. Its plural is colle.
How is la colla used in Italian?
la colla is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Attaccava i pezzi insieme con la colla. (She stuck the pieces together with glue.).
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