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How do you say arterie in Italian?
How do you pronounce arterie in Italian?
arterie is pronounced /le arˈtɛːrje/ in Italian.
Example sentences
La arteria carotide è molto importante perché trasporta il sangue al cervello.
The carotid artery is very important because it carries blood to the brain.
L'arteria coronaria intasata ha causato un infarto grave al paziente.
The blocked coronary artery caused a severe heart attack in the patient.
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Why is it feminine?
Arterie is feminine in Italian because it derives from Latin "arteria," which was feminine in classical Latin, likely influenced by Greek "arteria" (ἀρτηρία)—originally meaning "windpipe" before being applied to blood vessels. Italian preserved the feminine gender from its Latin ancestor.
What is the Italian word for arteries?
The Italian word for arteries is le arterie — feminine.
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