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How do you say "to talk" in Italian?
parlare
In Italian, "to talk" is parlare.
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Pronunciation
Pronounced par-LAH-reh. The stress is on the second syllable.
Grammar notes
Parlare is a regular -are verb. Past participle is parlato. It takes avere in perfect tenses.
Example sentence
Noi parliamo italiano.
We talk Italian.
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How to remember parlare
Parlare sounds like 'parlay', which involves talking and making a bet.
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Questions about parlare
How do you say "to talk" in Italian?
In Italian, "to talk" is parlare. It is a noun.
How is parlare written in Italian?
parlare is written using the standard Italian script.
How is parlare used in a sentence?
Use parlare as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Noi parliamo italiano. (We talk Italian.).
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