How do you say "literature" in Italian?

In Italian, "literature" is la letteratura. It is a noun.

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Pronunciation

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

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Questions about la letteratura

How do you say "literature" in Italian?

In Italian, "literature" is la letteratura. It is a noun. The word is spelled la letteratura and pronounced as written, following Italian pronunciation rules.

Is la letteratura masculine or feminine?

Italian nouns are either masculine or feminine. The gender of la letteratura is reflected in its article: il/lo (masculine) or la (feminine).

How is la letteratura used in a sentence?

Use la letteratura as you would use the equivalent noun in English. In Italian, word order and agreement rules determine how la letteratura 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.