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Come si dice

Phrase Noun

In Italian, "how do you say this" is Come si dice.

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Pronunciation

Come si dice is KOH-meh see DEE-cheh, stress on dice, from dire, to say, with 'ce' making a soft CH sound.

Grammar notes

Come si dice is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

Example sentence

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How to remember Come si dice

Dice comes from dire, to say, a small useful verb worth memorizing on its own.

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Questions about Come si dice

How do you pronounce Come si dice?

Come si dice is KOH-meh see DEE-cheh, stress on dice, from dire, to say, with 'ce' making a soft CH sound.

Is Come si dice formal or casual?

Come si dice is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Come si dice used in Italian?

Come si dice is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (how do you say this).

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