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Definite Articles (Gli Articoli Determinativi)·Foreign/Borrowed Words
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Rule reminder

Foreign words follow Italian article rules based on their initial sound. Use 'lo' for words starting with s+consonant (lo stress, lo snack, lo sport), 'y' (lo yogurt), or 'z'. Use 'il' for words starting with regular consonants or s+vowel (il surf, il film, il bar).

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___ sport (the sport)

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