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How do you say "stairs" in Italian?
le scale
In Italian, "stairs" is le scale.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced SKAH-leh. Two syllables, stress on the first. The 'a' is open and the 'e' is clear.
Grammar notes
Feminine plural noun. Usually used in plural form. Singular is la scala. Plural: le scale.
Example sentence
Salgo le scale per raggiungere il secondo piano.
I climb the stairs to reach the second floor.
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How to remember le scale
Scale are stairs or a ladder. The word comes from 'scalae', Latin for ladder.
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Questions about le scale
How do you say "stairs" in Italian?
In Italian, "stairs" is le scale. It is a noun.
Is le scale masculine or feminine?
Feminine plural noun. Usually used in plural form. Singular is la scala. Plural: le scale.
How is le scale used in a sentence?
Use le scale as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Salgo le scale per raggiungere il secondo piano. (I climb the stairs to reach the second floor.).
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