Translation of Italian word "là" to English
là
/la/
How to use
Used to indicate a location far from the speaker, often in a different room or location.
🇬🇧 English
over there
Example
Guarda là in fondo alla strada.
Look over there at the end of the street.
Siamo andati fin là a piedi.
We walked all the way over there.
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Common phrases
- là fuori— outside over there
Frequency rank: #87 in Italian
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Italian word "là" mean?▼
The Italian word "là" means "over there" in English.
How do you pronounce the Italian word "là"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "là"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "In quel luogo distante da chi parla e da chi ascolta." (which translates as "Look over there at the end of the street.").
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