auto a noleggio
The English phrase "rental car" is auto a noleggio in Italian.
auto a noleggio is used to refer to the vehicle itself. If you want to refer to the service or the agency (car rental), use noleggio auto instead.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase literally translates to "car for hire", where noleggio means "rental" or "hire".
Did you know?
- In Italian traffic signs, you will see ZTL zones. Rental car drivers are often fined for entering these 'Zona a Traffico Limitato' areas, even if their GPS says the road is open.
- The term auto has a surprising connection to Spanish and Portuguese, where the same word refers to a theatrical 'act' or 'play'.
- The term noleggio is derived from noleggiare, a verb specifically used for hiring objects, which is distinct from the verbs used for hiring people.
Examples in context
- È un'auto a noleggio.It's a rental car.Tatoeba #10148595 by Guybrush88, translation #10147444 by ddnktr
- Avrei bisogno di un'automobile a noleggio per una settimanaI would need a rental car for a week
- Vorrei prenotare un'auto a noleggio per domaniI would like to book a rental car for tomorrow
- Possiamo cercare una macchina a noleggio per il nostro viaggio?Can we look for a rental car for our trip?
- Conosci un posto dove posso trovare un'auto in affitto?Do you know a place where I can find a rental car?
- Buongiorno, sto cercando un'automobile a noleggio per una settimana. Potete fornirmi maggiori informazioni sui prezzi e le condizioni?Good morning, I am looking for a rental car for a week. Can you provide me with more information about prices and conditions?
- Mi scusi, dove posso trovare un'auto in affitto qui vicino?Excuse me, where can I find a rental car nearby?
- Conosce un'agenzia di auto a noleggio di fiducia?Do you know a reliable rental car agency?
- Ho prenotato un'auto a noleggio.I booked a rental car.
- Dov'è la nostra auto a noleggio?Where is our rental car?
Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are waiting at the airport.
- AlessandroHai preso le chiavi dell'auto a noleggio?Did you get the keys for the rental car?
- MartinaSì, le ho nel mio zaino.Yes, I have them in my backpack.
- AlessandroOttimo, andiamo a prenderla.Great, let's go pick it up.
- MartinaSì, Alessandro, sono pronta.Yes, Alessandro, I am ready.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, auto, noleggio, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
