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How do you say "principal" in Italian?
il preside
In Italian, "principal" is il preside.
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Pronunciation
Say preside as pre-si-de, putting the emphasis on si. Keep every vowel short and pure, not the diphthongs English speakers default to.
Grammar notes
il preside is masculine. Its plural is principali.
Example sentence
Il preside ha accolto i nuovi studenti.
The principal welcomed the new students.
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How to remember il preside
Picture the scene "The principal welcomed the new students." and let preside be the label stuck onto it in your mind.
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Questions about il preside
How do you pronounce il preside?
Say preside as pre-si-de, putting the emphasis on si. Keep every vowel short and pure, not the diphthongs English speakers default to.
Is il preside masculine or feminine?
il preside is masculine. il preside is masculine. Its plural is principali.
How is il preside used in Italian?
il preside is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Il preside ha accolto i nuovi studenti. (The principal welcomed the new students.).
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