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How do you say "handbag" in Italian?
la borsetta
In Italian, "handbag" is la borsetta.
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Pronunciation
Bor-SEH-tah, three syllables. Stress on 'seh.' Say 'bor' + 'seh' + 'tah.'
Grammar notes
La borsetta is feminine (diminutive of borsa). The plural is le borsette. Borsetta is a small bag or purse.
Example sentence
La borsetta di cuoio conteneva i suoi effetti personali.
The leather handbag contained her personal items.
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How to remember la borsetta
Borsetta comes from borsa (bag) with a diminutive -etta ending, so it's a small, delicate bag.
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- hoodie il felpa
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Questions about la borsetta
How do you say "handbag" in Italian?
In Italian, "handbag" is la borsetta. It is a noun.
Is la borsetta masculine or feminine?
La borsetta is feminine (diminutive of borsa). The plural is le borsette. Borsetta is a small bag or purse.
How is la borsetta used in a sentence?
Use la borsetta as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La borsetta di cuoio conteneva i suoi effetti personali. (The leather handbag contained her personal items.).
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