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Usages of al
La casa è vicino al giardino.
The house is near the garden.
La ferrovia passa vicino al fiume.
The railway runs near the river.
Più tardi compreremo due coni di gelato al pistacchio dal nostro gelataio preferito.
Later we will buy two pistachio ice-cream cones from our favourite ice-cream seller.
La nostra gita al lago è rilassante.
Our trip to the lake is relaxing.
Se avessimo preso la scorciatoia, saremmo arrivati al ponte prima del tramonto.
If we had taken the shortcut, we would have reached the bridge before sunset.
Se avessi più monete, comprerei anche un gelato al pistacchio.
If I had more coins, I would also buy a pistachio ice cream.
Scopro cosa piace al mio amico.
I discover what my friend likes.
Aggiungo la scorza di limone al tè caldo.
I add lemon peel to the hot tea.
L'autobus è puntuale al mattino.
The bus is punctual in the morning.
Il giornalista curioso fa domande al direttore.
The curious journalist asks the director questions.
Al tuo invito rispondo sì; brinderemo con tè freddo.
I’m saying yes to your invitation; we’ll toast with iced tea.
Faccio correggere l’errore al giornalista.
I have the journalist correct the mistake.
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