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How to say “I like to read books.” in Italian
The Italian for “I like to read books.”, with audio, grammar notes and the words that go with it.
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Start freeI like to read books.
Mi piace leggere libri.
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Mi piace leggere libri.
I like to read books.
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Italian words and phrases that go with it
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- Good night, sleep well.Buonanotte, dormi bene.
- Where can I buy a ticket?Dove posso comprare un biglietto?
- I have a reservation.Ho una prenotazione.
- Is there a pharmacy nearby?C'è una farmacia qui vicino?
- I am allergic to nuts.Sono allergico alle noci.
- Happy birthday!Buon compleanno!
- What do you do for work?Che lavoro fai?
- I will call you later.Ti chiamo più tardi.
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How do you say “I like to read books.” in Italian?
“I like to read books.” in Italian is “Mi piace leggere libri.”.
What does “Mi piace leggere libri.” mean in English?
“Mi piace leggere libri.” is Italian for “I like to read books.”.
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