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battaglia

/batˈtaʎ.ʎa/noun · feminineB1
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Meaning

battle

  • fight

In a sentence

La battaglia è finita prima di sera.

The battle ended before evening.

La battaglia contro l'inquinamento riguarda tutti noi.

The battle against pollution concerns all of us.

Non voglio un'altra battaglia per questo.

I don't want another fight over this.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
battagliafeminine · singular
battagliefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'battaglia' for large-scale conflicts (wars, historical fights). For personal fights, 'lotta' or 'rissa' fit better.
  • Avoid overusing it for minor arguments—Italians say 'discussione' or 'litigio' for everyday disputes.
  • Always feminine: 'la battaglia,' never 'il battaglia.' Plural is 'le battaglie.'

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