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How do you say "pencil" in Italian?
la matita
In Italian, "pencil" is la matita.
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Pronunciation
mah-TEE-tah. Stress TEE. The 'a' at the end is a short vowel, and 'tita' rhymes with 'tee-tah'.
Grammar notes
Feminine noun, plural le matite. Derived from 'matita' (likely from Greek 'materia', matter). Regular feminine noun.
Example sentence
Scrivo con la matita.
I write with a pencil.
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How to remember la matita
Matita etymology is debated, but it likely comes from the root for matter or material. Pencils are made from graphite material.
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- power outlet la presa della corrente
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Questions about la matita
How do you say "pencil" in Italian?
In Italian, "pencil" is la matita. It is a noun.
Is la matita masculine or feminine?
Feminine noun, plural le matite. Derived from 'matita' (likely from Greek 'materia', matter). Regular feminine noun.
How is la matita used in a sentence?
Use la matita as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Scrivo con la matita. (I write with a pencil.).
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