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How to Say ‘By card’ in Italian

Con la carta

kohn lah Kar-ta

[kohn lah Kar-ta]

🇮🇹 In Italy: Rome taxis are required to accept cards, but some drivers claim the machine is broken. Asking before you set off avoids a dispute at the end.

Phrase Breakdown

Con

[kohn]

with

A preposition meaning with, often used to describe manner or attitude.

Example

Nell'espressione Con sincerità, Con spiega il modo in cui le persone si comportano.

In the expression 'Con sincerità,' 'Con' explains the way people behave.

la

[lah]

the

The feminine singular definite article, used before nouns like 'cultura.'

Example

"La" cultura di questa impresa mi interessa molto.

"The" culture of this company interests me a lot.

carta

[Kar-ta]

Card

A piece of stiff paper or thin pasteboard.

Example

Ho bisogno della carta di credito.

I need the credit card.

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