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How do you say "smooth" in Italian?
liscia
In Italian, "smooth" is liscia.
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Pronunciation
Liscia is LEE-shah, stress on the first syllable, with 'sci' making one smooth SH sound rather than two separate letters.
Grammar notes
liscia is a adjective used the same way as its English equivalent.
Example sentence
Il tavolo ha una superficie liscia.
The table has a smooth surface.
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How to remember liscia
Liscia sounds sleek and slick, like the smooth surface it describes.
Related words
- hard Difficile
- rough Grezzo
- loud forte
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- ripe maturo
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Questions about liscia
How do you pronounce liscia?
Liscia is LEE-shah, stress on the first syllable, with 'sci' making one smooth SH sound rather than two separate letters.
Is liscia formal or casual?
liscia is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.
How is liscia used in Italian?
liscia is used the same way as the equivalent English adjective. For example: Il tavolo ha una superficie liscia. (The table has a smooth surface.).
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