In un concorso di pittura
In a painting competition
Language note: Noun preceding specific contest clarifies the type.
Culture note: Art is an integral part of Italian heritage.
Context: They continue to explain the nature of the competition the family member excelled in.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
In
[een]
In
Used to indicate location or a time period.
Si trovano in giardino.
They are in the garden.
un
[oon]
A
Indefinite article used before singular nouns.
Un tavolo di legno.
A wooden table.
concorso
[kon-KOHR-so]
Contest
A competition for a prize.
Organizzare un concorso di musica.
To organize a music contest.
di
[dee]
Of
Indicates association or belonging.
Galleria di arte moderna.
Gallery of modern art.
pittura
[peet-TOO-rah]
Painting
Art of using pigments to create images.
Mostra di pittura classica.
Exhibition of classic painting.
Phrase Parts
In un concorso
Di pittura
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