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How do you say "metal" in Italian?
il metallo
In Italian, "metal" is il metallo.
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Pronunciation
Meh-TAHL-loh, three syllables. Stress on 'tahl.' The double 'l' at the end softens it.
Grammar notes
Il metallo is masculine. The plural is i metalli. Metallo is the general word for any metal.
Example sentence
Il metallo sulla spiaggia riflette la luce del sole.
The metal on the beach reflects the sunlight.
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How to remember il metallo
Metallo sounds just like 'metal' in English, making it easy to remember.
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Questions about il metallo
How do you say "metal" in Italian?
In Italian, "metal" is il metallo. It is a noun.
Is il metallo masculine or feminine?
Il metallo is masculine. The plural is i metalli. Metallo is the general word for any metal.
How is il metallo used in a sentence?
Use il metallo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il metallo sulla spiaggia riflette la luce del sole. (The metal on the beach reflects the sunlight.).
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