Italian · Travel & Getting Around
"Bicycle" in Italian: bicicletta
la bicicletta
Note: informal: la bici
Bicycle in Italian is la bicicletta (lah bee-chee-KLET-tah). Informal short form is la bici, but the full headword is bicicletta.
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How to pronounce bicicletta
Say it
bee-chee-KLET-tah
/bitʃiˈklɛt.ta/
Bicicletta stresses KLET: bee-chee-KLET-tah. Keep every vowel clear.
"Bicycle" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la bicicletta | the bicycle Full standard word. | Full standard word. |
| in bicicletta | by bicycle Andare in bicicletta. | Andare in bicicletta. |
| noleggiare una bicicletta | to rent a bicycle Tourist rentals. | Tourist rentals. |
| pista ciclabile | bike path Related travel word. | Related travel word. |
How to use bicicletta in real life
- 1Commute
Vado al lavoro in bicicletta.
I go to work by bicycle.
In bicicletta.
- 2Rental
Noleggiamo una bicicletta per il centro.
We're renting a bicycle for downtown.
Una bicicletta.
- 3Storage
La bicicletta sta nel cortile.
The bicycle is in the courtyard.
La bicicletta.
Mistakes English speakers make with bicicletta
Incorrect: Il bicicletta.
Correct: La bicicletta.
Bicicletta is feminine.
Incorrect: In bicycle.
Correct: In bicicletta.
Use Italian bicicletta.
Good to know
Many Italian cities mix cars, scooters, and biciclette. Locals often say bici, but signs and shops still print bicicletta, and tourists hear both.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Renting wheels for the afternoon
ChatPal
Prendi la bicicletta nera o la rossa?
Are you taking the black bicycle or the red one?
You
La bicicletta nera ha il cestino.
The black bicycle has the basket.
ChatPal
Ok. Metto il lucchetto sulla bicicletta.
Ok. I'll put the lock on the bicycle.
You
Perfetto. In bicicletta arriviamo prima del bus.
Perfect. By bicycle we'll arrive before the bus.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bicycle" in Italian
Bici or bicicletta?
Both; bicicletta is the full word, bici is informal.
How do I say by bike?
In bicicletta.
Gender?
Feminine: la bicicletta.
Bike lane?
Pista ciclabile.
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