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tra

English translation of tra

among

The Italian word 'tra' is used to express the concept of 'among' or 'between'. It is often used to indicate a position or relationship between two or more things. For example, 'tra due case' means 'between two houses'. It is important to note that 'tra' is used with singular nouns, while 'fra' is used with plural nouns.


Example sentences using: tra

Sarò a casa tra un'ora.

English translation of Sarò a casa tra un'ora.

I will be home in an hour.

In this phrase, 'tra' is used to express a time interval, equivalent to the English 'in.' 'Tra un'ora' thus translates to 'in an hour.'

Vivo tra Roma e Milano.

English translation of Vivo tra Roma e Milano.

I live between Rome and Milan.

Here, 'tra' is used to indicate a location in between two other locations. 'Tra Roma e Milano' thus translates to 'between Rome and Milan.'

Devi scegliere tra il rosso e il blu.

English translation of Devi scegliere tra il rosso e il blu.

You have to choose between red and blue.

In this context, 'tra' is used to express a choice among options, equivalent to the English 'between.' 'Tra il rosso e il blu' therefore translates to 'between red and blue.'

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