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How to Say "Four" in Italian
The Italian word for 'four', essential for counting, ordering, and telling time.
quattro
KWAHT-trohneutral
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Use 'quattro' when counting items, ordering drinks or food (e.g., 'quattro caffè'), or specifying a time (e.g., 'alle quattro' for 4 o'clock). It's a fundamental number for daily interactions.
Alternatives
- quattordiciUse this for 'fourteen', not 'four'.
- quartoThis means 'fourth' (ordinal) or 'quarter'.
Ways to get it wrong
Pronouncing 'qu' like 'kwuh'
The 'qu' in Italian sounds like 'kw' in English, so 'quattro' is 'KWAHT-troh'.
Confusing 'quattro' with 'quarto'
'Quarto' means 'fourth' or 'quarter', while 'quattro' is the number itself.
Frequently asked
how to say four in italian
The Italian word for 'four' is 'quattro'. It's pronounced roughly as KWAHT-troh.
italian for four o'clock
To say 'four o'clock' in Italian, you use 'le quattro'. For example, 'Ci vediamo alle quattro' means 'See you at four o'clock'.
how to order four coffees in italian
To order four coffees, you would say 'quattro caffè'. For example, 'Vorrei quattro caffè, per favore' means 'I would like four coffees, please'.
