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How to Say ‘The oil is the same’ in Italian

L'olio è lo stesso

l OH-lyoh eh loh STES-soh

[l OH-lyoh eh loh STES-soh]

Phrase Breakdown

L'olio

l OH-lyoh

The oil

'Lo' shortens to 'l'' before a vowel. Pronounce it as one word: LO-lio.

Example

L'olio è caldo.

The oil is hot.

Words in this phrase

[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.

olio

[OH-lyoh]

oil

Masculine noun for oil, especially cooking oil.

Example

Metti un po' di olio nella padella.

Put a little oil in the pan.

è lo stesso

eh loh STES-soh

is the same

'Lo stesso' means 'the same one'. Hold the double 's' in STES-so.

Example

Il prezzo è lo stesso.

The price is the same.

Words in this phrase

[eh]

Third-person singular of 'essere'; used to describe a person, company, or situation.

Example

Quando dici È in È molto umana, stai descrivendo l'azienda.

When you say 'È' in 'È molto umana,' you are describing the company.

[loh]

The

Demonstrative pronoun indicating a known quantity.

Example

Lo so bene.

I know it well.

stesso

[STES-soh]

same

Adjective meaning same; 'lo stesso' means the same one.

Example

Abbiamo lo stesso libro.

We have the same book.

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