berlina
The Italian word for sedan is berlina.
The term refers to a specific style of automobile.
Meaning: style of automobile (noun)
Did you know?
- The word berlina is borrowed from the French 'berline', which itself likely comes from the city of Berlin.
- While berlina is the standard term, you will often see cars described as cinque porte (five doors) or tre porte (three doors) to specify the layout.
- The word berlina is used in Italian to describe a style of car that is often associated with professionalism and business, whereas utilitaria describes small economy cars.
Examples in context
- Oggi andiamo al mare con la nostra macchina a 4 porte.Today, we're going to the beach with our sedan.
- Questa berlina è molto elegante.This sedan is very elegant.
- Preferisco una berlina a un SUV.I prefer a sedan to an SUV.
- Abbiamo comprato una nuova berlina nera.We bought a new black sedan.
Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are at a car dealership.
- AlessandroTi piace questa berlina?Do you like this sedan?
- GiuliaSì, è molto bella.Yes, it is very beautiful.
- AlessandroÈ il modello che volevi.It is the model you wanted.
- GiuliaSì, è perfetta per noi.Yes, it is perfect for us.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries berlina, CC BY-SA 4.0.
