buste
le buste
envelopes
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How do you say buste in Italian?
How do you pronounce buste in Italian?
buste is pronounced /le ˈbuste/ in Italian.
Example sentences
La busta bianca contiene i documenti importanti che devi firmare.
The white envelope contains the important documents that you need to sign.
Ho ricevuto una busta grande piena di fotografie antiche.
I received a large envelope full of old photographs.
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Why is it feminine?
Buste is feminine because it ends in -a, which is the typical feminine ending for Italian nouns. While the word does derive from Latin, the etymology is uncertain and the Latin connection is less relevant to understanding its modern Italian gender. The -a ending is the primary indicator and reinforcer of feminine gender in Italian, as most Italian feminine nouns end in -a.
What is the Italian word for envelopes?
The Italian word for envelopes is le buste — feminine.
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