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impure s

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In Italian grammar, 'impure s' refers to the sound /s/ followed by another consonant, affecting the usage of certain articles and adjectives.

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Definition

C1Italian Grammar

(technical)The sound /s/ followed by another consonant, altering the form of articles and some adjectives before masculine nouns.

Example

  • The word 'studente' starts with an impure s, so the definite article changes from 'il' to 'lo'.