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Italian

guerra

/ˈɡwɛr.ra/noun · feminineA1
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Meaning

war, warfare

In a sentence

La guerra è finita.

The war is over.

Hai visto un film sulla guerra?

Did you see a film about war?

Parlano della guerra in TV.

They talk about the war on TV.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
guerrafeminine · singular
guerrefeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • Use 'guerra' for large-scale conflicts; 'conflitto' is broader (e.g., personal disputes).
  • Avoid 'guerra' for minor arguments; say 'litigio' or 'discussione' instead.
  • Always feminine: 'la guerra', never 'il guerra'.

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