La carta
The card
Language note: Refers to any type of card, like debit or credit.
Culture note: In Italy, cash is still king, but cards are widely accepted.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
La
[lah]
The
Definite article used before feminine singular nouns.
La carta non funziona.
The card does not work.
carta
[KAHR-tah]
Card
A piece of plastic used for financial transactions.
Usa la carta per pagare.
Use the card to pay.
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