English - Italian Dictionary
/ɪt/
It is a pronoun used to refer to an inanimate thing or animal. In Italian, it translates to esso, essa, lo, or la depending on the gender of the noun and its grammatical role.
| # | Type | English | Italian |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | pronoun | it subject — inanimate thing | esso |
| 2 | pronoun | it subject — inanimate thing | essa |
| 3 | pronoun | it subject — inanimate thing | lo |
| 4 | pronoun | it subject — inanimate thing | la |
| 5 | pronoun | it object — see also that | lo |
Where is my book? I cannot find it.
Dov'è il mio libro? Non riesco a trovarlo.
The table is old, but it still works well.
Il tavolo è vecchio, ma funziona ancora bene.
I saw the letter yesterday. It was on your desk.
Ho visto la lettera ieri. Era sulla tua scrivania.
Italian distinguishes grammatical gender, so choose the translation based on whether the noun is masculine or feminine. Use lo or la as direct objects; use esso or essa as subjects, though lo and la can also function as subjects in modern Italian.
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