chilometraggio
The English phrase mileage is translated into Italian as chilometraggio.
chilometraggio refers to the distance travelled using a specific amount of fuel.
Meaning: distance travelled on certain amount of fuel (noun)
Did you know?
- In Italy, fuel efficiency is more commonly discussed as consumi (consumptions) rather than chilometraggio. A driver will ask about the 'consumi' of a car to find out how much fuel it uses per 100 kilometers.
- The word chilometro shares the same Greek root as 'chiliad', referring to a group of one thousand.
- When discussing travel costs, Italians might use chilometraggio to refer to the 'mileage allowance' or reimbursement rate for business trips.
Examples in context
- Quanti chilometri hai percorso con la tua auto?How many kilometers/miles have you driven with your car?
- Mi interessa il chilometraggio di questa macchina.I'm interested in the mileage of this car.
- Il chilometraggio di questa auto è ottimo.The mileage of this car is excellent.
- Dobbiamo controllare il chilometraggio del furgone.We need to check the mileage of the van.
- Il chilometraggio elevato influisce sul valore del veicolo.High mileage affects the value of the vehicle.
Example conversation
Giulia and Francesco are looking at a used car for sale.
- GiuliaGuarda Francesco, questa auto sembra perfetta.Look Francesco, this car looks perfect.
- FrancescoSì, ma vorrei sapere il chilometraggio reale.Yes, but I would like to know the actual mileage.
- GiuliaIl venditore dice che il chilometraggio è basso.The seller says the mileage is low.
- FrancescoSperiamo che consumi poco carburante.Let's hope it doesn't use much fuel.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries chilometraggio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
