How do you say "watch" in Italian?

l' orologio

Noun Masculine

In Italian, "watch" is l' orologio.

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Pronunciation

Say orologio out loud a few times, with the stress falling naturally on the second-to-last syllable.

Grammar notes

l' orologio is masculine. Its plural is orologi.

Example sentence

Controllò l'ora sull'orologio.

He checked the time on his watch.

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How to remember l' orologio

Say l' orologio while picturing "He checked the time on his watch" happening right in front of you, that pairing sticks longer than a flashcard.

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Questions about l' orologio

How do you pronounce l' orologio?

Say orologio out loud a few times, with the stress falling naturally on the second-to-last syllable.

Is l' orologio masculine or feminine?

l' orologio is masculine. l' orologio is masculine. Its plural is orologi.

How is l' orologio used in Italian?

l' orologio is used the same way as the equivalent English noun. For example: Controllò l'ora sull'orologio. (He checked the time on his watch.).

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