Accordsposo
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masculine
lo sposo
groom
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sposo
/lo ˈspɔːzo/
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feminine →
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How do you say sposo in Italian?
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/lo ˈspɔːzo/
How do you pronounce sposo in Italian?
sposo is pronounced /lo ˈspɔːzo/ in Italian.
Example sentences
Lo sposo era molto nervoso il giorno del matrimonio.
The groom was very nervous on the day of the wedding.
Lo sposo italiano ha scelto un abito elegante e tradizionale.
The Italian groom chose an elegant and traditional suit.
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Why is it masculine?
Sposo is masculine because it derives from the Latin "sponsus" (bridegroom), which carried masculine gender; the feminine form "sposa" comes from the Latin "sponsa" (bride), preserving the gender distinction from the original Latin noun pairs.
What is the Italian word for groom?
The Italian word for groom is lo sposo — masculine.
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