biglietto dell'autobus
The English phrase "bus ticket" is translated into Italian as biglietto dell'autobus.
The phrase refers to a piece of paper or a digital record that serves as proof that a person has paid for a trip on a bus.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of biglietto (ticket) and dell'autobus (of the bus).
Which one should you use?
While biglietto dell'autobus is the standard form, you may hear the informal biglietto del bus used in casual conversation. In many contexts, if the topic of travel is already established, Italians may shorten the phrase to just biglietto.
How does it change in a sentence?
To make the phrase plural, change the noun biglietto to biglietti to get biglietti dell'autobus. The rest of the phrase remains the same.
Did you know?
- In many Italian cities, you can purchase a biglietto dell'autobus at a tabaccaio (tobacco shop) rather than from a machine or the driver.
- The word biglietto shares an unexpected ancestry with the English word 'bullet', as both trace back to the Latin 'bulla', meaning a seal or a knob.
- While biglietto means 'ticket', the word biglietto is also used for a small handwritten note or a calling card left for a friend.
Examples in context
- Tom comprò un biglietto dell'autobus.Tom bought a bus ticket.This sentence shows how to use biglietto dell'autobus to describe a past purchase.Tatoeba #3001327 by Guybrush88, translation #3001275 by CK
- Quanto costa un biglietto dell'autobus?How much does a bus ticket cost?This sentence uses biglietto dell'autobus to ask about the price.Tatoeba #1948308 by Guybrush88, translation #3825557 by CK
- Non ho ancora un biglietto dell'autobus.I don't yet have a bus ticket.This sentence demonstrates using biglietto dell'autobus to state that you do not possess one yet.Tatoeba #7772088 by Guybrush88, translation #6685091 by CK
- Scusi, vorrei un biglietto dell'autobus per Firenze, per favore.Excuse me, I would like a bus ticket to Florence, please.
- Mi dai un biglietto del bus?Can you give me a bus ticket?
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Matteo are at a newsstand.
- SofiaScusa, sai dove posso comprare il biglietto dell'autobus?Excuse me, do you know where I can buy the bus ticket?
- MatteoSì, puoi prenderlo qui in edicola.Yes, you can get it here at the newsstand.
- SofiaGrazie, prendo un biglietto dell'autobus per me.Thanks, I'll get a bus ticket for myself.
- MatteoOttimo, ora possiamo andare alla fermata.Great, now we can go to the stop.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries biglietto, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
