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How do you say "observatory" in Italian?
l’osservatorio
In Italian, "observatory" is l’osservatorio.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced ohs-ser-vah-TOH-ree-oh. Five syllables, stress on the third. An Italian word related to observation.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun. Article: l'osservatorio (uses l' before vowels). Plural: gli osservatori.
Example sentence
L'osservatorio astronomico è aperto di notte.
The observatory is open at night.
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How to remember l’osservatorio
Osservatorio comes from 'osservare', to observe. It is a building for observing stars.
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Questions about l’osservatorio
How do you say "observatory" in Italian?
In Italian, "observatory" is l’osservatorio. It is a noun.
How is l’osservatorio written in Italian?
l’osservatorio is written using the standard Italian script.
How is l’osservatorio used in a sentence?
Use l’osservatorio as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: L'osservatorio astronomico è aperto di notte. (The observatory is open at night.).
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