la
feminine
/iˈtalja/
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Translation
Italy
Word origin
From Latin Italia, the Roman name for the peninsula. Its further origin is debated, often linked to an Oscan vitelu ('calf'), so 'land of calves'.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- Italia
- English cognates
- Italian, italic
Grammar
Genderfeminine
PluralItalias
Examples
.
My family and I are going to Italy this summer.
mucha .
Italy is a country with a lot of history and art.
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In Italy you eat very well and very cheaply.
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My friend has lived in Italy for five years.
muchas .
Italy has many beautiful cities near the sea.
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