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qualcosa

something

pronoun kwahl-KOH-zah Less Common

Also means

anything

Usage Note

Qualcosa is invariable and always takes a masculine singular verb, even when the thing is unknown. To attach an adjective you need di: qualcosa di bello ('something beautiful'); to attach a verb you need da: qualcosa da mangiare ('something to eat').

Examples

"Vuoi qualcosa da bere?"

Natural Translation

Do you want something to drink?

Literal Translation

Want something to drink?

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