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How do you say "ugly (thing)" in Italian?
brutto
In Italian, "ugly (thing)" is brutto.
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Pronunciation
BROOT-toh, stress on the first syllable, double 't'.
Grammar notes
Brutto is a regular -o adjective: brutta (feminine), brutti (masculine plural), brutte (feminine plural).
Example sentence
Il quadro è brutto.
The painting is ugly.
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How to remember brutto
Brutto has a harsh sound that matches its meaning - ugly and unpleasant.
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Questions about brutto
How do you say "ugly (thing)" in Italian?
In Italian, "ugly (thing)" is brutto. It is a noun.
How is brutto written in Italian?
brutto is written using the standard Italian script.
How is brutto used in a sentence?
Use brutto as you would use the equivalent noun in English. For example: Il quadro è brutto. (The painting is ugly.).
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