viale
/viˈa.le/masculine
The English word 'avenue' translates to Italian as viale or corso.
Meaning: broad street (noun)
Ways to say it
| Italian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| viale | /viˈa.le/ | masculine |
| corso | /ˈkor.so/ /ˈkɔr.so/ |
masculine |
Both terms refer to a broad street. viale is typically used for a wide street that is often lined with trees, while corso refers to a major, central thoroughfare or a prestigious main street.
Which one should you use?
viale implies a wide street lined with trees, whereas corso is more commonly used for a major, central thoroughfare or a prestigious main street.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some parts of Italy, especially in Rome, viale is used to describe broad avenues lined with trees.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of viale is viali, and the plural form of corso is corsi. Both words are masculine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
viale is pronounced /viˈa.le/. It has 3 syllables, and the stress is on the second syllable.
Did you know?
- In many Italian cities, a corso is not just a road but a social destination where the local 'passeggiata', or ritual stroll, takes place.
- The word corso can also be used as a noun to mean a 'course' of study, such as a university class.
- The word corso is derived from the Italian verb correre, meaning 'to run'. This reflects the idea of a street where people and traffic flow or 'run' through the heart of the city.
Examples in context
- Il quinto viale è una strada elegante.Fifth Avenue is an elegant street.This sentence shows how to use viale to describe an elegant street.Tatoeba #1931669 by Guybrush88, translation #434726 by lukaszpp
- Il viale è pieno di semafori.The avenue is full of traffic lights.This sentence shows how to use viale to describe an avenue with traffic lights.Tatoeba #11317345 by carlosalberto, translation #11317324 by carlosalberto
- Ci sono molti negozi costosi lungo il viale.There are many expensive shops along the avenue.This sentence shows how to use viale when describing shops along an avenue.Tatoeba #11312418 by carlosalberto, translation #11312402 by carlosalberto
- Il concerto si terrà in Viale dei Parioli.The concert will take place in Viale dei Parioli.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Sofia are walking through a city park.
- LorenzoQuesto viale è molto tranquillo.This avenue is very quiet.
- SofiaSì, ed è anche molto bello.Yes, and it is also very beautiful.
- LorenzoCamminiamo lungo il viale fino al parco.Let's walk along the avenue to the park.
- SofiaOttima idea, Lorenzo.Great idea, Lorenzo.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “avenue” translations and entries viale, corso, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
