Italian · Travel & Getting Around
"Road" in Italian: strada
la strada
Road / street in Italian is la strada (STRAH-dah), feminine. In strada means on the road/street. Autostrada is highway; via often names a street.
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How to pronounce strada
Say it
STRAH-dah
/ˈstra.da/
Strada stresses STRAH: STRAH-dah. Soft r, clear a vowels.
"Road" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| la strada | the road / street Default noun. | Default noun. |
| in strada | on the road / in the street Location. | Location. |
| per strada | on the way / in the street While going. | While going. |
| strada principale | main road Directions. | Directions. |
How to use strada in real life
- 1Directions
La stazione è in fondo alla strada.
The station is at the end of the road.
Alla strada.
- 2Traffic
C'è coda su questa strada.
There's a queue on this road.
Questa strada.
- 3Meeting point
Ci vediamo per strada vicino al bar.
We'll meet on the street near the bar.
Per strada.
Mistakes English speakers make with strada
Incorrect: Il strada è chiusa.
Correct: La strada è chiusa.
Strada is feminine.
Incorrect: Prendi la road a destra.
Correct: Prendi la strada a destra.
Use strada.
Good to know
Strada covers both road and street in everyday talk. Asking dov'è questa strada? while showing a map is a classic tourist move—locals help.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Finding the right turn
ChatPal
È questa la strada per il porto?
Is this the road to the port?
You
Sì, resta su questa strada per un chilometro.
Yes, stay on this road for a kilometer.
ChatPal
Poi la strada curva a sinistra.
Then the road curves left.
You
Ok, procedo piano.
Ok, I'll go slowly.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Road" in Italian
Strada or via?
Strada is the road/street; via is often the street name (Via Roma).
Highway?
Autostrada.
Gender?
Feminine: la strada.
On the road?
In strada / per strada.
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