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How do you say "pupil" in Italian?
la pupilla
In Italian, "pupil" is la pupilla.
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Pronunciation
Sound out pupilla in pieces, pu-pi-lla, and make pi the loudest part. Give the double ll extra length so it doesn't sound like a single letter.
Grammar notes
la pupilla is feminine. Its plural is pupille.
Example sentence
In luce intensa, la pupilla si riduce.
In bright light, the pupil gets smaller.
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How to remember la pupilla
Since pupilla shares 'pupil' with 'pupil', picture the two words shaking hands whenever you review it.
Related words
- iris l' iride
- eyelid la palpebra
- nostril la narice
- earlobe il lobo dell'orecchio
- thigh la coscia
- shin lo tibia
- heel il tallone
- toe la punta
- fingertip la punta del dito
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Questions about la pupilla
How do you pronounce la pupilla?
Sound out pupilla in pieces, pu-pi-lla, and make pi the loudest part. Give the double ll extra length so it doesn't sound like a single letter.
Is la pupilla masculine or feminine?
la pupilla is feminine. la pupilla is feminine. Its plural is pupille.
How is la pupilla used in Italian?
la pupilla is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: In luce intensa, la pupilla si riduce. (In bright light, the pupil gets smaller.).
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