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Why do we use il instead of lo here?
Lo is typically used before masculine nouns starting with z, s + consonant, ps, pn, gn, or a few other special cases. Since cibo begins with a simple consonant (c), we use the standard masculine definite article il.
Why is cibo masculine?
Like many nouns in Italian, cibo is grammatically masculine by convention. Italian nouns don't always follow an obvious rule for gender: learners often just need to memorize which nouns are masculine or feminine.
Is there a difference between adoro and amo?
Both mean "I love," but adoro can feel stronger or more emphatic in some contexts, a bit like saying "I adore" in English. Amo is more general and common for expressing love toward people or strong affection.
Why does buono come after cibo?
In Italian, many descriptive adjectives follow the noun they modify. You might also encounter il buon cibo, where buon (a shortened form of buono) appears before the noun. The placement can be flexible in Italian, but each placement can add slightly different nuances or emphasis.
What's the difference between buono and bene?
Buono is an adjective, used to describe a noun (e.g., cibo buono, meaning "good food"). Bene is usually an adverb, modifying a verb (e.g., mangiare bene, "to eat well"). So buono pairs with nouns, and bene pairs with verbs.
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