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Italian word

cartuccia

cartridge (printer ink cartridge, toner cartridge); also: bullet cartridge

Looks like

cartridge (partially)

cartridge (ink cartridge, a gun cartridge, a game cartridge)

⚠️ The trap

'Cartuccia' = printer ink cartridge or a bullet cartridge. In Italian, 'essere l'ultima cartuccia' (to be the last cartridge) = to be the last resort. Video game cartridges are also called 'cartucce'. A useful word, but the bullet meaning can surprise learners.

To say "cartridge (ink cartridge, a gun cartridge, a game cartridge)" in Italian:

cartuccia

"cartuccia" in English means:

cartridge (printer ink cartridge, toner cartridge); also: bullet cartridge

Example

"Devo comprare una cartuccia di ricambio per la stampante."

"I need to buy a replacement cartridge for the printer."

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