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"Postcard" in Italian: cartolina
la cartolina
Postcard in Italian is la cartolina (kar-toh-LEE-nah), feminine. Plural is le cartoline. Mandare una cartolina is a classic travel ritual.
Souvenir shop
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How to pronounce cartolina
Say it
kar-toh-LEE-nah
/kartoˈli.na/
Cartolina stresses LEE: kar-toh-LEE-nah. Soft c before a.
"Postcard" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la cartolina | the postcard Travel mail. | Travel mail. |
| le cartoline | postcards Plural. | Plural. |
| mandare una cartolina | to send a postcard Vacation habit. | Vacation habit. |
| cartolina illustrata | picture postcard Tourist shops. | Tourist shops. |
How to use cartolina in real life
- 1Souvenir shop
Prendo tre cartoline del Duomo.
I'll take three postcards of the cathedral.
Cartoline.
- 2Writing at a café
Sto scrivendo una cartolina ai nonni.
I'm writing a postcard to my grandparents.
Una cartolina.
- 3Post office
Quanto costa spedire questa cartolina?
How much does it cost to send this postcard?
Questa cartolina.
Mistakes English speakers make with cartolina
Incorrect: Il cartolina è bella.
Correct: La cartolina è bella.
Feminine: la cartolina.
Incorrect: Mando una postcard.
Correct: Mando una cartolina.
Use cartolina.
Good to know
Cartoline still sell next to fridge magnets even in the phone era. A short ciao dalla spiaggia feels more personal than a story post.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying stamps for vacation mail
ChatPal
Hai già scelto la cartolina per tua sorella?
Have you already chosen the postcard for your sister?
You
Sì, questa cartolina con il mare.
Yes, this postcard with the sea.
ChatPal
Compriamo i francobolli per le cartoline?
Shall we buy stamps for the postcards?
You
Sì, ne servono quattro.
Yes, we need four.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Postcard" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: la cartolina.
Plural?
Le cartoline.
Send a postcard?
Mandare una cartolina.
Picture postcard?
Cartolina illustrata.
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