Meaning
letter
- letter, written message
In a sentence
Questa lettera si scrive con due esse.
This letter is written with two s's.
Hai letto la lettera che ti ho mandato?
Did you read the letter I sent you?
Scrivo una lettera a mia nonna.
I write a letter to my grandmother.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| lettera | feminine · singular |
| lettere | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'lettera' for both 'letter' (A, B, C) and 'written text' (e.g., a letter to a friend). 'Missiva' is formal/old-fashioned for the latter.
- Avoid confusing 'lettera' (symbol) with 'lettera' (written text). Context clarifies, but 'una lettera dell'alfabeto' specifies the symbol.
- No plural agreement needed for 'lettera' as a symbol (e.g., 'le lettere A e B'). For written texts, pluralize normally ('due lettere').