Translation of Italian word "la" to English
la
/la/
How to use
The Italian pronoun 'la' means 'the; her/it' (The (feminine); her/it (object pronoun)). It replaces a noun or noun phrase to avoid repetition and indicates reference in discourse. Mastering the use of 'la' is critical for natural-sounding Italian — overusing or omitting it where expected sounds distinctly non-native.
🇬🇧 English
the; her/it
Example
La finestra è aperta.
The window is open.
La chiamo domani.
I'll call her tomorrow.
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- La finestra è aperta.— The window is open.
- La chiamo domani.— I'll call her tomorrow.
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What does the Italian word "la" mean?▼
The Italian word "la" means "the; her/it" in English.
How do you pronounce the Italian word "la"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "La finestra è aperta." (which translates as "The window is open.").
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