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How do you say "letter" in Italian?
la lettera
In Italian, "letter" is la lettera.
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Pronunciation
let-TAIR-ah. Stress TAIR. Each syllable is clear, with double 't' pronounced as a single 't', and 'tera' rhymes with 'tier-ah'.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun, plural le lettere. Regular noun ending in 'a'. Common and simple plural formation.
Example sentence
Ho ricevuto una lettera bella.
I received a beautiful letter.
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How to remember la lettera
Lettera comes from Latin 'littera', the very root of the English word 'letter'. Both languages share the same ancient source.
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- ink l’inchiostro
- light switch l’interruttore della luce
- pen la penna
- pencil la matita
- printer la stampante
- smoke detector il rilevatore di fumo
- stationery la cancelleria
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Questions about la lettera
How do you say "letter" in Italian?
In Italian, "letter" is la lettera. It is a noun.
Is la lettera masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun, plural le lettere. Regular noun ending in 'a'. Common and simple plural formation.
How is la lettera used in a sentence?
Use la lettera as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Ho ricevuto una lettera bella. (I received a beautiful letter.).
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