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How do you say "pipe" in Italian?
il tubo
In Italian, "pipe" is il tubo.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced TOO-boh. Two syllables, stress on the first. Short and clear with rounded vowels.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun. Article: il tubo. Plural: i tubi. From Latin 'tubus', a tube.
Example sentence
Il tubo di scarico è intasato.
The drain pipe is clogged.
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How to remember il tubo
A tubo is a pipe or tube, a hollow cylinder for carrying water or gas.
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Questions about il tubo
How do you say "pipe" in Italian?
In Italian, "pipe" is il tubo. It is a noun.
Is il tubo masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun. Article: il tubo. Plural: i tubi. From Latin 'tubus', a tube.
How is il tubo used in a sentence?
Use il tubo as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il tubo di scarico è intasato. (The drain pipe is clogged.).
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