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"Eighty" in Italian: ottanta
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Eighty in Italian is ottanta (oht-TAHN-tah). Ottantuno continues. Soft double t.
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How to pronounce ottanta
Say it
oht-TAHN-tah
/otˈtan.ta/
Ottanta stresses TAHN: oht-TAHN-tah. Hold the double t briefly.
"Eighty" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| ottanta | eighty Base number. | Base number. |
| ottantuno | eighty-one Compound. | Compound. |
| gli ottanta | people in their eighties Age band. | Age band. |
| ottanta euro | eighty euros Prices. | Prices. |
How to use ottanta in real life
- 1Paying
Il riparo costa ottanta euro.
The repair costs eighty euros.
Ottanta euro.
- 2Age
La bisnonna ha ottanta anni.
Great-grandma is eighty.
Ottanta anni.
- 3Speed limit chat
Qui il limite è ottanta.
Here the limit is eighty.
Ottanta.
Mistakes English speakers make with ottanta
Incorrect: Ho eighty anni.
Correct: Ho ottanta anni.
Use ottanta.
Incorrect: Ottanta uno posti.
Correct: Ottantuno posti.
Fuse: ottantuno.
Good to know
Ottanta appears on road signs and birthday cakes alike. Round prices often land on ottanta in casual estimates.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
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ChatPal
Quanto viene il conto?
What's the bill?
You
Circa ottanta euro in due.
About eighty euros for two.
ChatPal
Ottanta va bene.
Eighty is fine.
You
Allora paghiamo.
Then let's pay.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Eighty" in Italian
How do I say 81?
Ottantuno.
Eighty years old?
Ho ottanta anni.
Stress?
On TAHN: oht-TAHN-tah.
Eighty euros?
Ottanta euro.
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