Italian · Travel & Getting Around
"Ticket" in Italian: biglietto
il biglietto
Ticket in Italian is il biglietto (beel-LYET-toh), a masculine noun. Use it for trains, buses, museums, and shows. Validate public-transport tickets when required: convalida il biglietto.
Train window
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How to pronounce biglietto
Say it
beel-LYET-toh
/biʎˈʎɛt.to/
Biglietto stresses LYET: beel-LYET-toh. Gli sounds like ly. Double t is short and sharp.
"Ticket" in Italian: quick reference
| Italian | English | When to use |
|---|---|---|
| il biglietto | the ticket Default noun for travel and events. | Default noun for travel and events. |
| biglietto di andata e ritorno | round-trip ticket Train and bus counters. | Train and bus counters. |
| biglietto singolo | single ticket One-way or one ride. | One-way or one ride. |
| convalidare il biglietto | to validate the ticket Stamp or tap before riding. | Stamp or tap before riding. |
How to use biglietto in real life
- 1Train window
Un biglietto per Napoli, per favore.
One ticket to Naples, please.
Classic counter order.
- 2Before boarding
Hai convalidato il biglietto?
Did you validate the ticket?
Convalidare is the validation verb.
- 3Museum entrance
Il biglietto include la mostra temporanea?
Does the ticket include the temporary exhibit?
Il biglietto as subject of the question.
Mistakes English speakers make with biglietto
Incorrect: La biglietto è cara.
Correct: Il biglietto è caro.
Biglietto is masculine: il biglietto, caro.
Incorrect: Ho comprato un ticket del treno.
Correct: Ho comprato un biglietto del treno.
Use biglietto in Italian, not English ticket.
Good to know
On many Italian buses and metros you must stamp or tap the biglietto; inspectors fine empty or unvalidated tickets. Keep the paper or QR until you exit the system.
Try it in a ChatPal conversation
Buying regional train tickets
ChatPal
Prendiamo il biglietto alle macchinette?
Shall we get the ticket at the machines?
You
Sì. Io voglio un biglietto di andata e ritorno.
Yes. I want a round-trip ticket.
ChatPal
Ok. Poi convalida il biglietto sul binario.
Ok. Then validate the ticket on the platform.
You
Fatto. Il biglietto è nello zaino.
Done. The ticket is in the backpack.
This is a sample. In ChatPal you have this conversation out loud and get feedback on what you say.
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FAQ
Common questions about "Ticket" in Italian
Is biglietto masculine?
Yes: il biglietto, un biglietto, i biglietti.
How do I say round-trip?
Biglietto di andata e ritorno.
What does convalidare mean?
To validate: stamp or tap so the ticket is active for that ride.
How do I pronounce biglietto?
beel-LYET-toh. Gli sounds like the ly in million.
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