How do you say "left" in Italian?

In Italian, "left" is sinistra. It is a adverb.

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sinistra is written using the Latin alphabet. Pronounce each syllable clearly, following Italian pronunciation rules.

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How do you say "left" in Italian?

In Italian, "left" is sinistra. It is a adverb. The word is spelled sinistra and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is sinistra masculine or feminine?

sinistra is a adverb in Italian. Gender applies mainly to nouns and adjectives in this language.

How is sinistra used in a sentence?

Use sinistra as you would use the equivalent adverb in English. In Italian, word order and agreement rules determine how sinistra fits into a sentence.

This word is part of the vocabulary taught in the Italian language learning game Noun Town, where words are introduced through play rather than memorisation.