Translation of Italian word "quello" to English
quello
/ˈkwɛllo/
How to use
The Italian pronoun 'quello' means 'that' (That, that one). It replaces a noun or noun phrase to avoid repetition and indicates reference in discourse. In practice, points to something distant from the speaker.
🇬🇧 English
that
Example
Quello zaino non è mio.
That backpack isn't mine.
Preferisco quello rosso.
I prefer that red one.
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Common phrases
- Quello zaino non è mio.— That backpack isn't mine.
- Preferisco quello rosso.— I prefer that red one.
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Frequency rank: #21 in Italian
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What does the Italian word "quello" mean?▼
The Italian word "quello" means "that" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Quello zaino non è mio." (which translates as "That backpack isn't mine.").
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