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How do you say "signpost" in Italian?
il cartello
In Italian, "signpost" is il cartello.
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Pronunciation
Car-TEL-loh. Three syllables, second stressed. Double 'l'.
Grammar notes
Masculine, article il. Plural is cartelli. From carta (paper, notice).
Example sentence
Il cartello indica la direzione.
The signpost shows the direction.
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How to remember il cartello
Cartello has cartella (folder). Signs are like paper folders with information.
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Questions about il cartello
How do you say "signpost" in Italian?
In Italian, "signpost" is il cartello. It is a noun.
Is il cartello masculine or feminine?
Masculine, article il. Plural is cartelli. From carta (paper, notice).
How is il cartello used in a sentence?
Use il cartello as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il cartello indica la direzione. (The signpost shows the direction.).
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