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How do you say destino in Italian?
How do you pronounce destino in Italian?
destino is pronounced /il deˈstiːno/ in Italian.
Example sentences
Il destino crudele ha separato i due amanti per sempre.
The cruel fate separated the two lovers forever. (masculine article 'il' and masculine adjective 'crudele' agree with 'destino')
Un destino straordinario lo aspettava dopo anni di sofferenza.
An extraordinary fate awaited him after years of suffering. (masculine article 'un' and masculine adjective 'straordinario' agree with 'destino')
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Why is it masculine?
Destino is correctly identified as an Italian masculine noun meaning "destiny." It derives from Latin "destinare" (to destine/appoint). The Latin root "destinare" is a verb, and "destino" is its nominal derivative. In Italian's evolution from Latin, many neuter nouns became masculine, and "destino" reflects the masculine gender that developed in Italian, likely influenced by the -o ending which is a typical masculine singular marker in Italian.
What is the Italian word for destiny?
The Italian word for destiny is il destino — masculine.
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