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"Sand" in Italian: sabbia
la sabbia
Sand in Italian is la sabbia (SAHB-byah), feminine. Mass noun—no everyday plural. Sabbia fine is fine sand.
Beach day
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How to pronounce sabbia
Say it
SAHB-byah
/ˈsab.bja/
Sabbia stresses SAHB: SAHB-byah. Double b. Soft ie glide. Article: lah SAHB-byah.
"Sand" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la sabbia | the sand Beaches, playgrounds. | Beaches, playgrounds. |
| sabbia fine | fine sand Beach quality. | Beach quality. |
| pieno di sabbia | full of sand Shoes, towels. | Shoes, towels. |
| castello di sabbia | sandcastle Kids. | Kids. |
How to use sabbia in real life
- 1Beach day
La sabbia è calda: metti le ciabatte.
The sand is hot: put on flip-flops.
La sabbia.
- 2After swimming
Ho le scarpe piene di sabbia.
My shoes are full of sand.
Di sabbia.
- 3Kids playing
Facciamo un castello di sabbia vicino all'acqua.
Let's make a sandcastle near the water.
Di sabbia.
Mistakes English speakers make with sabbia
Incorrect: Il sabbia è bianca.
Correct: La sabbia è bianca.
Feminine: la sabbia.
Incorrect: C'è molta sand.
Correct: C'è molta sabbia.
Use sabbia.
Good to know
Italian summer talk is half sabbia complaints—in shoes, in bags, in the car. Fine white sabbia is beach-bragging material.
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Settling on the beach
ChatPal
Mettiamo l'asciugamano sulla sabbia asciutta?
Shall we put the towel on the dry sand?
You
Sì, qui la sabbia non è bagnata.
Yes, here the sand isn't wet.
ChatPal
Attento: c'è sabbia anche nel cibo.
Careful: there's sand in the food too.
You
Chiudo il contenitore.
I'll close the container.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Sand" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: la sabbia.
Plural?
Usually treated as uncountable; people just say sabbia.
Sandcastle?
Castello di sabbia.
Fine sand?
Sabbia fine.
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