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l' olio
oil
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How do you say olio in Italian?
How do you pronounce olio in Italian?
olio is pronounced /ˈlɔːljo/ in Italian.
Example sentences
Lo olio extravergine è molto costoso perché è puro e pregiato.
The extra virgin oil is very expensive because it is pure and prized.
Questo olio nuovo che ho comprato è davvero eccellente per cucinare.
This new oil that I bought is really excellent for cooking.
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Why is it masculine?
Olio is masculine because it derives from Latin "oleum," which was a neuter noun that shifted to masculine gender in Italian, following a common pattern where Latin neuter nouns became masculine in Romance languages. The word's gender is essentially an inherited exception from this broader historical sound change rather than following a predictable modern rule.
What is the Italian word for oil?
The Italian word for oil is l' olio — masculine.
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