Condivido una mela con il mio amico prezioso.

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Breakdown of Condivido una mela con il mio amico prezioso.

• con: with
• l'amico: the friend
• la mela: the apple
• il mio: my
• prezioso: precious
• condividere: to share

Questions & Answers about Condivido una mela con il mio amico prezioso.

How do I pronounce condivido?

You can pronounce condivido as /kon-di-VEE-doh/, with the stress on the third syllable (vi). Remember that in Italian, each vowel is generally pronounced distinctly, and the consonants are given fairly equal weight.

Why do we say una mela and not un mela?

In Italian, mela is a feminine noun, so we use the feminine indefinite article una rather than the masculine un.

What does il mio amico prezioso mean in this sentence?

It literally means my precious friend, referring to someone who is very dear or valuable to you. The word prezioso conveys affection and importance.

Is there a difference between caro and prezioso when talking about a friend?

Yes, both can express closeness, but caro often means dear in a more everyday sense, while prezioso can sound more poetic or emphasize how special the friend is.