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"This" in Italian: questo/a
questo/a
This in Italian is questo (KWEH-stoh) masculine and questa feminine. Plural questi / queste. Keep questo as its own word before the noun.
Choosing bread
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How to pronounce questo/a
Say it
KWEH-stoh
/ˈkwɛ.sto/
Questo stresses KWEH: KWEH-stoh. Soft qu. Questa is KWEH-stah.
"This" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| questo / questa | this Near the speaker. | Near the speaker. |
| questi / queste | these Plural. | Plural. |
| questo qui | this one here Pointing. | Pointing. |
| di questo | of this / about this Talking topics. | Talking topics. |
How to use questo/a in real life
- 1Choosing bread
Prendo questo pane, è ancora caldo.
I'll take this bread — it's still warm.
Questo.
- 2Apartment hunt
Questa stanza ha più luce.
This room has more light.
Questa.
- 3Market fruit
Queste mele sono dolci?
Are these apples sweet?
Queste.
Mistakes English speakers make with questo/a
Incorrect: Questa libro è bello.
Correct: Questo libro è bello.
Match gender: questo libro.
Incorrect: Voglio this tavolo.
Correct: Voglio questo tavolo.
Use questo, not English this.
Good to know
Questo vs quello is distance: this near you, that farther away. Pointing while saying questo is normal and helpful.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Picking pastries at the counter
ChatPal
Vuoi questo cornetto o quello?
Do you want this croissant or that one?
You
Questo alla crema, grazie.
This cream one, thanks.
ChatPal
Ok: allora prendi questo.
Ok: then take this one.
You
Sì, grazie.
Yes, thanks.
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FAQ
Common questions about "This" in Italian
Masculine / feminine?
Questo / questa.
Plural?
Questi / queste.
This one here?
Questo qui.
Before a noun?
Questo + masculine noun; questa + feminine.
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