tour
The Italian word for 'tour' (as a journey) is tour.
Meaning: journey (noun)
Which one should you use?
While tour is used for specific names like 'Tour de France', the Italian word giro is the more common native term for a tour, a circuit or a round trip (e.g., il giro del mondo for a trip around the world).
Did you know?
- If you are feeling dizzy, an Italian might say you have 'il giro della testa', which literally translates to a 'tour of the head'.
- Unlike the English word 'tour', the Italian giro can be used to describe a 'round' of drinks among friends at a bar.
- The word giro is used in the expression fare il giro di vite, which means to tighten the rules or become more strict, rather than to travel.
Examples in context
- Tom vinse il Tour de France.Tom won the Tour de France.This sentence shows how to use tour in the context of a famous sporting event.Tatoeba #5993075 by Guybrush88, translation #5993016 by Hybrid
- Quale parte del tour sta facendo?Which part of the tour are you doing?This sentence demonstrates asking about a specific part of a tour.Tatoeba #1798209 by Guybrush88, translation #1798206 by CM
- Quel tour ha già una lista d'attesa.That tour already has a waiting list.This sentence shows the use of tour when referring to a service that has a waiting list.Tatoeba #12039852 by Guybrush88, translation #68674 by CM
- Voglio fare un giro turistico di RomaI want to take a sightseeing tour of Rome
- Vorrei prenotare una visita guidata al ColosseoI would like to book a guided tour of the Colosseum
- Facciamo un bel giro per il centroLet's take a nice tour around the city center
- Stiamo facendo una passeggiata turistica a FirenzeWe are taking a touristic walk in Florence
- Abbiamo prenotato un'escursione alle Cinque TerreWe have booked a tour to the Cinque Terre
- Quali tour sono disponibili?Which tours are available?
- Potresti suggerirmi qualche giro turistico per la zona?Could you suggest some sightseeing tours for the area?
- Vorrei prenotare una visita guidata agli UffiziI would like to book a guided tour of the Uffizi
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Example conversation
Chiara and Matteo are planning a trip to Italy.
- ChiaraHai già pianificato il tuo tour dell'Italia?Have you already planned your tour of Italy?
- MatteoSì, voglio visitare Roma e Firenze.Yes, I want to visit Rome and Florence.
- ChiaraQuesto tour sembra davvero interessante.This tour seems really interesting.
- MatteoGrazie, Chiara! Vengo con te?Thanks, Chiara! Are you coming with me?
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
