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How do you say "mussel" in Italian?
la cozza
In Italian, "mussel" is la cozza.
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Pronunciation
When you say cozza, split it co-zza and accent co. Don't rush the double zz in the middle — Italians linger on it slightly.
Grammar notes
la cozza is feminine. Its plural is cozze.
Example sentence
La cozza si aggrappava saldamente alla roccia.
The mussel clung tightly to the rock.
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How to remember la cozza
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Questions about la cozza
How do you pronounce la cozza?
When you say cozza, split it co-zza and accent co. Don't rush the double zz in the middle — Italians linger on it slightly.
Is la cozza masculine or feminine?
la cozza is feminine. la cozza is feminine. Its plural is cozze.
How is la cozza used in Italian?
la cozza is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: La cozza si aggrappava saldamente alla roccia. (The mussel clung tightly to the rock.).
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