multa per eccesso di velocità
/ˈmul.ta per etˈt͡ʃɛs.so di ve.lo.t͡ʃiˈta/word by word
In Italian, a speeding ticket is multa per eccesso di velocità.
The phrase refers to a traffic ticket issued for speeding.
Meaning: A traffic ticket (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase breaks down into multa (fine), per (for), eccesso (excess), di (of) and velocità (speed).
Which one should you use?
If you are specifically referring to the official written notice or citation issued by the police, you can use verbale per eccesso di velocità.
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun multa is feminine. If you use an adjective to describe the fine, the adjective must end in -a, such as una multa salata (an expensive fine).
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈmul.ta per etˈtʃɛs.so di ve.lo.tʃiˈta/. It has 7 syllables, with the stress on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Italy, paying a multa within five days of receiving it often allows the driver to receive a significant discount on the total amount.
- To describe a very expensive speeding ticket, Italians use the phrase una multa salata, which literally translates to 'a salted fine'.
- While multa is the common term for the fine, the official legal document is called a verbale, which is the same word used for the 'minutes' taken during a meeting.
Examples in context
- Sai com'è, mi hanno beccato con una multa per andare troppo veloce!You know how it is, they caught me with a speeding ticket for going too fast!
- Ho ricevuto una multa per eccesso di velocità.I received a speeding ticket.
- Devo pagare questa multa per eccesso di velocità.I have to pay this speeding ticket.
- Attento, potresti prendere una multa per eccesso di velocità.Watch out, you might get a speeding ticket.
Example conversation
Matteo and Giulia are talking in their car.
- MatteoGuarda, è arrivata una multa per eccesso di velocità.Look, a speeding ticket arrived.
- GiuliaDavvero? Sei stato troppo veloce, Matteo.Really? You were going too fast, Matteo.
- MatteoNon me l'aspettavo proprio.I really didn't expect it.
- GiuliaOra dobbiamo pagare la multa.Now we have to pay the fine.
