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Italian

castello

/kasˈtɛl.lo/noun · masculineB1
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Meaning

castle

In a sentence

Abbiamo visitato il castello ieri con gli amici.

We visited the castle yesterday with friends.

Il castello è molto bello al tramonto.

The castle is very beautiful at sunset.

C'è un antico castello in cima alla collina.

There is an ancient castle at the top of the hill.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
castellomasculine · singular
castellimasculine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'castello' for medieval fortresses or royal residences; 'fortezza' for military strongholds.
  • Never confuse with 'castello' (San Marino municipality) unless referring to that specific place.
  • Masculine noun: 'il castello', 'i castelli'. No irregular plurals or gender shifts.

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