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How do you say "ladder" in Italian?
la scala
In Italian, "ladder" is la scala.
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Pronunciation
Say SKAH-lah, with stress on the first syllable and a soft c sound.
Grammar notes
La scala is feminine. Plural: le scale. Can also mean 'staircase' depending on context.
Example sentence
La scala è alta.
The ladder is tall.
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How to remember la scala
Scala sounds like 'scale' but refers to a ladder or steps you climb up.
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Questions about la scala
How do you say "ladder" in Italian?
In Italian, "ladder" is la scala. It is a noun.
Is la scala masculine or feminine?
La scala is feminine. Plural: le scale. Can also mean 'staircase' depending on context.
How is la scala used in a sentence?
Use la scala as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La scala è alta. (The ladder is tall.).
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