Italian · Travel & Getting Around
"Bridge" in Italian: ponte
il ponte
Bridge in Italian is il ponte (eel PON-teh), plural i ponti. It covers river bridges, footbridges, and famous city crossings.
Sightseeing
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How to pronounce ponte
Say it
PON-teh
/ˈpon.te/
Ponte is PON-teh. Stress PON. Plural ponti is PON-tee.
"Bridge" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il ponte | the bridge A crossing over water or road. | A crossing over water or road. |
| i ponti | the bridges Plural. | Plural. |
| sul ponte | on the bridge Standing or walking there. | Standing or walking there. |
| ponte pedonale | footbridge Pedestrians only. | Pedestrians only. |
How to use ponte in real life
- 1Sightseeing
Attraversiamo il ponte a piedi.
Let's cross the bridge on foot.
Il ponte object.
- 2Meeting point
Ci vediamo sul ponte alle otto.
We'll meet on the bridge at eight.
Sul ponte.
- 3City map
I ponti di Firenze sono famosi.
Florence's bridges are famous.
Plural i ponti.
Mistakes English speakers make with ponte
Incorrect: La ponte.
Correct: Il ponte.
Ponte is masculine.
Incorrect: Il bridge.
Correct: Il ponte.
Use Italian ponte.
Good to know
Italian cities showcase ponti as landmarks—think Venice or Florence. Locals also say fare il ponte for a long weekend when a holiday creates a bridge with Saturday and Sunday.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Walking across a river
ChatPal
Prendiamo questo ponte o quello dopo?
Shall we take this bridge or the next one?
You
Questo ponte ha la vista migliore.
This bridge has the better view.
ChatPal
Ok. Fermiamoci un minuto sul ponte.
Ok. Let's stop a minute on the bridge.
You
Sì. Poi scendiamo dall'altro lato del ponte.
Yes. Then we'll go down the other side of the bridge.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Bridge" in Italian
Is ponte masculine?
Yes: il ponte, i ponti.
What is fare il ponte?
Taking a long weekend around a midweek holiday.
How do I say on the bridge?
Sul ponte.
Footbridge?
Ponte pedonale or passerella.
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