circuito
The English word "circuit" is translated into Italian as circuito.
circuito is a masculine noun used to refer to an enclosed path of electric current. To specify that you are talking about an electric circuit, you can use the phrase circuito elettrico.
Meaning: enclosed path of electric current (noun)
Which one should you use?
While circuito is the standard term for an electrical circuit, other words can be used depending on the context. tracciato can be used to refer to a circuit when discussing a circuit layout or pathway. percorso is used to describe a circuit, particularly in a figurative sense meaning a path or route. In casual speech, giro can be used to describe a circuit, most commonly when referring to a tour or a round.
How does it change in a sentence?
circuito is a masculine noun. The plural form of circuito is circuiti.
Did you know?
- When referring to the 'short circuit' of an electrical system, Italians use the phrase cortocircuito, which is written as a single word unlike the English two-word phrase.
- The word circuito is also used in Italian to describe a closed system of professional or social connections, similar to the English 'circuit' used by judges or performers.
- The Italian term circuito comes from the Latin circuitus, which combines the roots for 'circle' and 'walking'.
Examples in context
- Devi spegnere la corrente prima di controllare il circuito.You must switch off the power before checking the circuit.This sentence is useful for practicing how to use circuito when discussing safety and electricity.Tatoeba #638605 by BraveSentry, translation #22310 by catimini
- Nel laboratorio, stiamo studiando i circuiti elettrici.In the laboratory, we are studying electric circuits.
- Il tracciato del circuito è stato disegnato accuratamente.The circuit layout has been carefully designed.
- Ho fatto un percorso ciclistico che forma un circuito.I took a cycling route that forms a circuit.
- Abbiamo fatto un giro in auto che forma un circuito.We took a car ride that forms a circuit.
- Nel parco, c'è un percorso chiuso che crea un circuito per i corridori.In the park, there is a closed path that creates a circuit for runners.
- Il circuito è stato interrotto improvvisamente.The circuit was interrupted suddenly.
- Bisogna riparare il circuito elettrico del forno.The oven's electric circuit needs to be repaired.
Example conversation
Lorenzo and Martina are troubleshooting a faulty lamp in their living room.
- LorenzoPenso che il circuito della lampada sia bruciato.I think the lamp's circuit is burnt out.
- MartinaSei sicuro, Lorenzo? Sembra solo la lampadina.Are you sure, Lorenzo? It just looks like the bulb.
- LorenzoNo, il problema è proprio nel circuito.No, the problem is actually in the circuit.
- MartinaAllora dobbiamo chiamare un elettricista.Then we need to call an electrician.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries circuito, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
