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How do you say "subway" in Italian?
la metropolitana
In Italian, "subway" is la metropolitana.
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Pronunciation
Pronounce metropolitana the way it looks, stressing the syllable right before the last one, as most Italian words do.
Grammar notes
la metropolitana is feminine. Its plural is metropolitane.
Example sentence
Ha preso la metropolitana per andare al lavoro.
She rode the subway to work.
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How to remember la metropolitana
Say la metropolitana while picturing "She rode the subway to work" happening right in front of you, that pairing sticks longer than a flashcard.
Related words
- airplane l' aereo
- helicopter l' elicottero
- ship la nave
- boat la barca
- ferry il traghetto
- submarine il sottomarino
- train il treno
- tram il tram
- taxi il taxi
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Questions about la metropolitana
How do you pronounce la metropolitana?
Pronounce metropolitana the way it looks, stressing the syllable right before the last one, as most Italian words do.
Is la metropolitana masculine or feminine?
la metropolitana is feminine. la metropolitana is feminine. Its plural is metropolitane.
How is la metropolitana used in Italian?
la metropolitana is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Ha preso la metropolitana per andare al lavoro. (She rode the subway to work.).
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