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How do you say "mole" in Italian?
la talpa
In Italian, "mole" is la talpa.
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Pronunciation
Say TAHL-pah. Stress the first syllable with an 'ah' sound.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun (la talpa). Plural: le talpe. Not to be confused with tappa (stage or stop).
Example sentence
La talpa scava gallerie sotto terra.
The mole digs tunnels under the ground.
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How to remember la talpa
Talpa sounds like 'tape.' Moles burrow and create tape-like tunnels underground.
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Questions about la talpa
How do you say "mole" in Italian?
In Italian, "mole" is la talpa. It is a noun.
Is la talpa masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun (la talpa). Plural: le talpe. Not to be confused with tappa (stage or stop).
How is la talpa used in a sentence?
Use la talpa as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: La talpa scava gallerie sotto terra. (The mole digs tunnels under the ground.).
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