Meaning
paper (the material)
- map
- menu
- card
In a sentence
Ho scritto il tuo numero su un pezzo di carta.
I wrote your number on a piece of paper.
Hai visto la carta del ristorante?
Have you seen the restaurant menu?
Non trovo la carta della città nello zaino.
I can't find the city map in my backpack.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| carta | feminine · singular |
| carte | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'carta' for paper as a material; 'foglio' for a single sheet.
- In restaurants, 'carta' means menu, not 'menù' (less common).
- For playing cards, say 'carte' (plural). Avoid singular 'carta'.