Italian Word of the Day
strada
/stra-DA/ • noun (feminine) — 4th of May, 2026
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Meaning: a road or street; a public way for vehicles and pedestrians
Examples
- La strada principale è affollata di mattina.
(The main street is crowded in the morning.) - Gira a destra alla prima strada.
(Turn right onto the first street.) - I negozi lungo la strada vendono giornali e caffè.
(The shops along the street sell newspapers and coffee.)
Synonyms
- via
- viale
- corso
Use 'strada' for ordinary roads and streets in town or between towns. 'Via' is often used in street names, while 'viale' suggests a wide, tree-lined avenue. You will hear it in directions (e.g., 'sulla strada') and everyday descriptions of traffic or locations.
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