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computer

computer

noun kohm-PYOO-tehr Less Common

Origin: English loanword

Usage Note

Computer is an English loanword and therefore invariable, i computer; never add an -s. Italians keep it masculine and often say il computer even where you might expect a native term.

Examples

"Il computer è molto veloce."

Natural Translation

The computer is very fast.

Literal Translation

The computer is very fast.

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