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"to the" in Italian

al
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Literal Breakdown

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 Englishto (before consonants) Italiana Learn
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 Englishthe (singular masculine) Italianil Learn

Summary

The Italian translation for “to the” is al. The Italian, al, can be broken down into 2 parts:"to (before consonants)" (a) and "the (singular masculine)" (il).

Examples of "to the" in use

There are 15 examples of the Italian word for "to the" being used:
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 EnglishI am eating a cheese sandwich. ItalianSto mangiando un panino al formaggio. Learn
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 EnglishMario calls his friend Luigi on the telephone. ItalianMario chiama al telefono il suo amico Luigi. Learn
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 EnglishI usually take the bus to go to work. ItalianDi solito prendo l’autobus per andare al lavoro. Learn
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 EnglishI walk to work every day, even when it rains! ItalianVado al lavoro a piedi tutti i giorni, anche quando piove! Learn
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 EnglishDo you go to the supermarket to buy carrots? ItalianVai al supermercato a comprare le carote? Learn

Practice Lesson

"to the" Practice (18)
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Lesson words
the (singular masculine),
to (before consonants),
to the
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Lesson phrases
Ah, I have to go to work.,
at work,
Do you go to the supermarket to buy carrots?,
He is already at the airport.,
I am eating a cheese sandwich.,
I need to go to work on Monday.,
I usually take the bus to go to work.,
I walk to work every day, even when it rains!,
I want to go to the airport.,
I will call him on the phone.,
It is very close to work, am I right?,
Mario calls his friend Luigi on the telephone.,
Oh no, I am late for work!,
Oh no, we are already at the airport.,
Yes, it is very close to work.
etc.

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