Sotto
Underneath
Language note: A downward motion to show 'underneath'. Imagine going beneath a table.
Culture note: Many Italian monuments have underground areas, like the catacombs in Rome.
Context: They decide to go back to their car, which was parked underneath a large tree.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
Sotto
[SOH-toh]
Under
In a lower position, beneath something else.
La penna è sotto il tavolo.
The pen is under the table.
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