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How to Say ‘Watch’ in Italian

L'orologio da polso

l oh-roh-LOH-joh dah POHL-soh

[l oh-roh-LOH-joh dah POHL-soh]

💬 Usage Tip: da here means "for" or "meant for", not "from". polso means "wrist". Same pattern: occhiali da sole "sunglasses".

Phrase Breakdown

[l]

the (before a vowel)

Contracted article used before a vowel; part of the expression "l'importante."

Example

"L'" atmosfera dello stadio è unica.

The atmosphere of the stadium is unique.

orologio

[oh-roh-LOH-joh]

watch / clock

Masculine noun for a timepiece.

Example

Ho comprato un orologio nuovo.

I bought a new watch.

[dah]

for (purpose)

Preposition showing the use or purpose of an object.

Example

Mi serve una tazza da tè.

I need a teacup.

polso

[POHL-soh]

wrist

Masculine noun for the joint between hand and arm; also 'pulse'.

Example

Mi fa male il polso.

My wrist hurts.

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