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bandiera

/banˈdjɛ.ra/noun · feminineB1
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Meaning

flag

In a sentence

La bandiera è davanti alla scuola oggi.

The flag is in front of the school today.

Hai visto la bandiera sul tetto?

Did you see the flag on the roof?

Non abbiamo trovato la bandiera in palestra.

We didn't find the flag in the gym.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
bandierafeminine · singular
bandierefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use bandiera for a national or symbolic flag. For a sign or shop sign, say insegna, not bandiera.
  • In compounds, Italian often uses di: bandiera italiana, nave di bandiera, colore della bandiera.
  • Also used figuratively in politics or activism: una battaglia bandiera means a signature cause or emblematic issue.

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