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How do you say "lock" in Italian?
la serratura
In Italian, "lock" is la serratura.
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Pronunciation
Give serratura a clean, even rhythm, with the accent landing one syllable before the end, and hold the double rr a touch longer than you would in English.
Grammar notes
la serratura is feminine. Its plural is chiuse.
Example sentence
Sistemò una nuova serratura sulla porta.
He fixed a new lock on the door.
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How to remember la serratura
Imagine "He fixed a new lock on the door" as a tiny scene and let la serratura be the label you attach to it.
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Questions about la serratura
How do you pronounce la serratura?
Give serratura a clean, even rhythm, with the accent landing one syllable before the end, and hold the double rr a touch longer than you would in English.
Is la serratura masculine or feminine?
la serratura is feminine. la serratura is feminine. Its plural is chiuse.
How is la serratura used in Italian?
la serratura is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Sistemò una nuova serratura sulla porta. (He fixed a new lock on the door.).
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