nomi delle vie
The English phrase "street names" is translated into Italian as nomi delle vie.
This phrase refers to the official names assigned to roads and paths within a city or town.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of nomi (names), delle (of the, feminine plural) and vie (streets or ways).
Which one should you use?
nomi delle strade is a common alternative used to mean the same thing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the phrase is nome della via, which translates to "street name".
Did you know?
- Unlike in English, where 'Street' usually comes after the name, the Italian Via almost always precedes the name, such as Via Condotti.
- In some older urban layouts, you may find streets named fondamenta, a term specific to Venice that describes a street running alongside a canal.
- In some historic districts, street names are not based on people or places but are instead descriptive of the trades once practiced there, such as Via dei Calzaiuoli for shoemakers.
Examples in context
- I nomi delle vie sono scritti sui cartelli.The street names are written on the signs.
- Dobbiamo controllare i nomi delle vie sulla mappa.We need to check the street names on the map.
- Non ricordo i nomi delle vie di questo quartiere.I don't remember the street names of this neighborhood.
Example conversation
Matteo and Chiara are looking at a paper map in the city center.
- MatteoCerco i nomi delle vie, ma non li trovo.I'm looking for the street names, but I can't find them.
- ChiaraControlla meglio la mappa, Matteo.Check the map better, Matteo.
- MatteoHai ragione, qui i nomi delle vie sono piccoli.You're right, the street names are small here.
- ChiaraTrovata la nostra via?Did you find our street?
