portabiciclette
The English phrase "bike rack" is translated into Italian as portabiciclette.
A bike rack refers to a frame or stand used to hold and secure bicycles.
What does it mean word for word?
The word portabiciclette is a compound of porta-, derived from the verb portare meaning "to carry" and biciclette meaning "bicycles".
Which one should you use?
While portabiciclette is a general term, rastrelliera is a common alternative specifically used to refer to metal frames or racks found in shops or public spaces.
How does it change in a sentence?
portabiciclette is a masculine compound noun.
Did you know?
- While portabiciclette is the standard noun, the verb portare is also used to describe the act of wearing clothes or accessories, such as glasses or a tie.
- The plural of portabiciclette remains portabiciclette. Because the second element biciclette is already plural, the entire compound word does not change its ending when referring to multiple racks.
- While portabiciclette is the standard term, the specific word rastrelliera comes from the word for a rake. This describes the rake-like shape of the metal bars used to slot bicycles into place in public squares.
Examples in context
- C'è un portabiciclette vicino al parco.There is a bike rack near the park.
- Cerco un portabiciclette per la mia bici.I am looking for a bike rack for my bike.
- Il portabiciclette è troppo pieno oggi.The bike rack is too full today.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are arriving at a park.
- LorenzoMartina, dove possiamo parcheggiare le bici?Martina, where can we park the bikes?
- MartinaGuarda, c'è un portabiciclette laggiù.Look, there is a bike rack over there.
- LorenzoOttimo, è molto vicino all'ingresso.Great, it is very close to the entrance.
- MartinaSì, usiamo quello.Yes, let's use that one.
