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"Paper" in Italian: carta
la carta
Paper in Italian is la carta (KAR-tah), feminine. Carta also means map or card by context. Plural le carte. Un foglio di carta is a sheet of paper.
Printer jam
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How to pronounce carta
Say it
KAR-tah
/ˈkar.ta/
Carta stresses KAR: KAR-tah. Soft c. Tap the r once.
"Paper" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la carta | paper / card / map (context) Material and documents. | Material and documents. |
| foglio di carta | sheet of paper Writing, printing. | Writing, printing. |
| carta igienica | toilet paper Bathroom. | Bathroom. |
| le carte | papers / cards Plural. | Plural. |
How to use carta in real life
- 1Printer jam
Manca la carta nella stampante.
The printer is out of paper.
La carta.
- 2Notes
Hai un foglio di carta per scrivere?
Do you have a sheet of paper to write on?
Foglio di carta.
- 3Moving boxes
Avvolgiamo i bicchieri nella carta.
Let's wrap the glasses in paper.
Nella carta.
Mistakes English speakers make with carta
Incorrect: Il carta è bianca.
Correct: La carta è bianca.
Feminine: la carta.
Incorrect: Mi serve del paper.
Correct: Mi serve della carta. / un foglio di carta.
Use carta, not English paper.
Good to know
Carta is busy: paper, playing cards, maps, and menus. Foglio di carta keeps the writing-paper meaning clear.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Prepping a school project
ChatPal
Abbiamo abbastanza carta per i poster?
Do we have enough paper for the posters?
You
Sì, due risme di carta colorata.
Yes, two reams of coloured paper.
ChatPal
Perfetto. Passami un foglio di carta bianca.
Perfect. Pass me a sheet of white paper.
You
Ecco.
Here.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Paper" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: la carta.
Sheet of paper?
Foglio di carta.
Toilet paper?
Carta igienica.
Other meanings?
Carta can also mean map or card — context decides.
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