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How do you say "purse" in Italian?
la borsa
In Italian, "purse" is la borsa.
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Pronunciation
Give borsa a clean, even rhythm, stressing the syllable right before the last one, as most Italian words do.
Grammar notes
la borsa is feminine. Its plural is borse.
Example sentence
Trovò le chiavi in fondo alla borsa.
She found her keys at the bottom of her purse.
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How to remember la borsa
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Related words
- jacket la giacca
- scarf la sciarpa
- sock il calzino
- pajama il pigiama
- tie il cravatta
- sandal il sandalo
- boot lo stivale
- slipper la scarpetta
- sneaker la sneaker
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Questions about la borsa
How do you pronounce la borsa?
Give borsa a clean, even rhythm, stressing the syllable right before the last one, as most Italian words do.
Is la borsa masculine or feminine?
la borsa is feminine. la borsa is feminine. Its plural is borse.
How is la borsa used in Italian?
la borsa is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Trovò le chiavi in fondo alla borsa. (She found her keys at the bottom of her purse.).
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