pencil

The Italian word for 'pencil' is 'matita'. As in English, 'matita' in Italian can refer to both a writing tool or the concept of a pencil in different contexts such as art or school. You can use it in sentences like 'Mi passi la matita, per favore?' (Could you pass me the pencil, please?). It's a feminine noun, therefore you should use 'la' before it.

Example sentences using: matita

Ho dimenticato la mia matita a casa.

I forgot my pencil at home.

This sentence is in the simple past tense, showcasing a common situation where you might use the word 'matita'.

Puoi prestarmi una matita?

Can you lend me a pencil?

This is a question in Italian, demonstrating how you might ask someone for a 'matita'.

La matita è sul tavolo.

The pencil is on the table.

Here is a simple present tense sentence, stating a fact about the location of the 'matita'.