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How do you say "restaurant" in Italian?
il ristorante
In Italian, "restaurant" is il ristorante.
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Pronunciation
Say rees-toh-RAHN-teh, with stress on the third syllable and a rolled r.
Grammar notes
Il ristorante is masculine. Plural: i ristoranti. This word comes from 'ristorare' (to restore/refresh).
Example sentence
Il ristorante è affollato.
The restaurant is crowded.
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How to remember il ristorante
Ristorante looks similar to 'restaurant' - it's a place where you restore your appetite.
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Questions about il ristorante
How do you say "restaurant" in Italian?
In Italian, "restaurant" is il ristorante. It is a noun.
Is il ristorante masculine or feminine?
Il ristorante is masculine. Plural: i ristoranti. This word comes from 'ristorare' (to restore/refresh).
How is il ristorante used in a sentence?
Use il ristorante as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il ristorante è affollato. (The restaurant is crowded.).
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