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How do you say "sign" in Italian?
il cartello
In Italian, "sign" is il cartello.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced kar-TEL-loh. Three syllables, stress on the second. The double 'l' makes one sound.
Grammar notes
Masculine noun. Article: il cartello. Plural: i cartelli. From 'carta', meaning paper.
Example sentence
Il cartello stradale mostra la direzione.
The road sign shows the direction.
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How to remember il cartello
A cartello is a sign or placard, often on paper or cardboard to convey information.
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Questions about il cartello
How do you say "sign" in Italian?
In Italian, "sign" is il cartello. It is a noun.
Is il cartello masculine or feminine?
Masculine noun. Article: il cartello. Plural: i cartelli. From 'carta', meaning paper.
How is il cartello used in a sentence?
Use il cartello as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il cartello stradale mostra la direzione. (The road sign shows the direction.).
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