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Translation

a, an (feminine); one (feminine)

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Short forms

  • un'before a feminine word starting with a vowel (un'amica); the masculine un never takes an apostrophe (un amico)

    Davanti a una vocale si scrive un': un'amica, un'ora.

    Before a vowel you write un': un'amica (a friend), un'ora (an hour).

Examples

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I have one sister and three cousins.

vocale ': , .

Before a vowel you write un': un'amica (a friend), un'ora (an hour).

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I need a more precise word.

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una: worksheet, infographic and listicle

Free printable study downloads for the Italian word "una" (a, an (feminine); one (feminine)): a worksheet with the answer key built in, an infographic, and a sentence listicle. Open any one to view, print or save.

This word is taught in chapter 1, lesson 4: una, in, mi and 7 more words.