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"Highway" in Italian: autostrada
l'autostrada
Highway in Italian is l'autostrada (ow-toh-STRAH-dah), feminine. Keep autostrada as its own word. In autostrada means on the motorway.
Road trip
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How to pronounce autostrada
Say it
ow-toh-STRAH-dah
/au.toˈstra.da/
Autostrada stresses STRAH: ow-toh-STRAH-dah. Clear a sounds. Article: low-toh-STRAH-dah.
"Highway" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| l'autostrada | the highway / motorway Default noun. | Default noun. |
| in autostrada | on the highway Location while driving. | Location while driving. |
| uscita autostrada | highway exit Navigation. | Navigation. |
| le autostrade | the highways Plural. | Plural. |
How to use autostrada in real life
- 1Road trip
Prendiamo l'autostrada per risparmiare tempo.
Let's take the highway to save time.
L'autostrada.
- 2Traffic update
In autostrada c'è coda dopo il casello.
On the highway there's a queue after the toll booth.
In autostrada.
- 3Navigation
La prossima uscita autostrada è la nostra.
The next highway exit is ours.
Uscita autostrada.
Mistakes English speakers make with autostrada
Incorrect: Il autostrada è chiusa.
Correct: L'autostrada è chiusa.
Feminine with elision: l'autostrada.
Incorrect: Guidiamo sulla highway.
Correct: Guidiamo in autostrada.
Use autostrada, not English highway.
Good to know
Italian autostrade are often toll roads—casello is the booth. Speed limits and right-lane habits matter more than tourists expect.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Choosing a route to the coast
ChatPal
Facciamo l'autostrada o le strade locali?
Shall we take the highway or the local roads?
You
L'autostrada: voglio arrivare prima.
The highway: I want to arrive sooner.
ChatPal
Ok. In autostrada paghiamo il pedaggio.
Ok. On the highway we pay the toll.
You
Va bene.
Alright.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Highway" in Italian
Gender?
Feminine: l'autostrada.
On the highway?
In autostrada.
Exit?
Uscita (autostrada).
Plural?
Le autostrade.
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