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Cosa significa questa parola

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In Italian, "what does this word mean" is Cosa significa questa parola.

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Pronunciation

Cosa significa questa parola is KOH-zah see-NYEE-fee-kah KWEH-stah pah-ROH-lah, stress on cosa, the second syllable of significa, and parola.

Grammar notes

Cosa significa questa parola is a phrase used the same way as its English equivalent.

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How to remember Cosa significa questa parola

Parola relates to 'parole' and 'parlance', all about words and speech.

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Questions about Cosa significa questa parola

How do you pronounce Cosa significa questa parola?

Cosa significa questa parola is KOH-zah see-NYEE-fee-kah KWEH-stah pah-ROH-lah, stress on cosa, the second syllable of significa, and parola.

Is Cosa significa questa parola formal or casual?

Cosa significa questa parola is a neutral, everyday word that works in both casual and polite speech.

How is Cosa significa questa parola used in Italian?

Cosa significa questa parola is used the same way as the equivalent English phrase. For example: (what does this word mean).

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