Accordocchiali
gli occhiali
glasses
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How do you say occhiali in Italian?
How do you pronounce occhiali in Italian?
occhiali is pronounced /ʎi okˈkjaːli/ in Italian.
Example sentences
Lo occhiale sinistro è rotto e deve essere riparato dal l'ottico.
The left lens is broken and needs to be repaired by the optician.
Ho trovato uno occhiale nuovo nel negozio; è molto elegante e trasparente.
I found a new lens in the shop; it is very elegant and transparent.
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Why is it masculine?
Occhiali is masculine because it derives from the Late Latin "ocularis" (relating to the eye), which became the Italian masculine noun. However, note that "occhiale" is typically used in the plural form "occhiali" (eyeglasses) in modern Italian, though the singular masculine form is grammatically correct.
What is the Italian word for glasses?
The Italian word for glasses is gli occhiali — masculine.
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