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How do you say "thorn" in Italian?
la spina
In Italian, "thorn" is la spina.
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Pronunciation
Aim for spi-na when you say spina, stressing spi over the rest.
Grammar notes
la spina is feminine. Its plural is Spine.
Example sentence
Una spina affilata le punse un dito.
A sharp thorn pricked her finger.
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How to remember la spina
Replay the line "A sharp thorn pricked her finger." as a tiny film clip, with spina as the subtitle running underneath.
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- landslide la frana
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Questions about la spina
How do you pronounce la spina?
Aim for spi-na when you say spina, stressing spi over the rest.
Is la spina masculine or feminine?
la spina is feminine. la spina is feminine. Its plural is Spine.
How is la spina used in Italian?
la spina is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Una spina affilata le punse un dito. (A sharp thorn pricked her finger.).
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