Usage Note
Due is the number 'two' and is invariable, unaffected by gender or number. The casual phrase due parole ('a couple of words') and fare due passi ('to take a short walk') use it for 'a few'. It needs no article when counting.
Examples
"Ho due fratelli."
Natural Translation
I have two brothers.
Literal Translation
I-have two brothers.

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