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esempio

example

noun eh-ZEM-pyoh Common

Origin: From Latin exemplum (example, model).

Usage Note

Esempio is essential in academic and everyday Italian. The fixed phrase per esempio (abbreviated p.es.) means 'for example', equivalent to ad esempio. Note the irregular plural: esempi (not esempii). The 's' before 'e' is voiced (ez-).

Examples

"Per esempio, puoi usare questa parola."

Natural Translation

For example, you can use this word.

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