In Italian, usually nouns that end with the letter “o” are masculine, while nouns that end with the letter “a” are feminine. However, there are some exceptions to these two rules.

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Two Main Takeaways

  • Common Italian masculine words that end with the letter “a” are: “cinema”, “problema”, and “diploma”.
  • Common Italian feminine words that end with the letter “o” are: “mano”, “auto”, and “radio”.

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Links Mentioned and Other Resources

  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #55: Opposite Italian Adjectives.
  • CLICK HERE to listen to episode #12: Cognates and False Cognates.
  • CLICK HERE to get the guide: 5 Fail-Proof Strategies to Speak Italian with Confidence.

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