How to Say "Intersection" in Italian

incrocio

/inˈkro.t͡ʃo/masculine

The English word 'intersection' is translated into Italian as incrocio.

In driving or navigational contexts, incrocio refers to the physical meeting point of roads or paths.

Meaning: junction of two or more paths, etc (noun)

How does it change in a sentence?

The singular masculine noun incrocio becomes the plural incroci to mean 'intersections'.

The word is pronounced /inˈkro.tʃo/. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.

The word incrocio comes from the verb incrociare, which means both 'to cross' and 'to cross-breed' animals or plants.
In some Italian dialects and regional contexts, a 'cross' or 'crucifix' is often the conceptual ancestor to words describing a crossing, reflecting the cultural weight of the symbol.
In Italy, if you are at an incrocio and someone says dare la precedenza, they are telling you to give the right of way.

Volta a destra all'incrocio.
Turn right at the intersection.
This sentence is useful for learning how to give directions using incrocio.
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Questo incrocio è pericoloso.
This intersection is dangerous.
This sentence is useful for describing the safety of an incrocio.
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Gira a destra al prossimo incrocio.
Turn right at the next intersection.
This sentence is useful for giving directions to a specific incrocio.
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Scusi, dove si trova l'incrocio principale?
Excuse me, where can I find the main intersection?
Prosegui dritto e al secondo incrocio gira a destra.
Go straight ahead and take a right at the second intersection.
Vicino al crocevia, troverai un delizioso caffè.
You'll find a delightful café near the intersection.
Giriamo a destra al prossimo crocevia.
Let's turn right at the next intersection.
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Francesco and Martina are driving in the city.

Francesco

Dove dobbiamo girare all'incrocio?
Where should we turn at the intersection?
Martina

Gira a sinistra a quell'incrocio.
Turn left at that intersection.
Francesco

Ok, vedo l'incrocio ora.
Okay, I see the intersection now.
Martina

Perfetto, Francesco, gira subito.
Perfect, Francesco, turn immediately.

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