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Questions & Answers about La bottiglia è trasparente.
Why is the article la used before bottiglia?
Because bottiglia is a feminine singular noun (most Italian nouns ending in -a are feminine). The corresponding definite article is la (masculine singular would be il).
Why does the adjective trasparente come after the noun?
In Italian, descriptive adjectives normally follow the noun they modify. Placing an adjective before the noun can happen for stylistic reasons or to convey a particular nuance, but the default order is noun + adjective.
Why does trasparente end in -e?
Adjectives ending in -e are “two-ending” adjectives: they have one form for both masculine and feminine singular (ending in -e), and one form for both masculine and feminine plural (ending in -i).
Does trasparente change for gender or number?
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