tram
/ˈtram/masculine
The English phrase 'tram' is translated into Italian as tram.
tram is a masculine noun used to refer to a passenger vehicle. In more technical contexts, the phrase veicolo tranviario is used to mean 'tram vehicle'.
Meaning: passenger vehicle (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural of tram remains tram. When referring to the plural 'the trams', use the article i, resulting in i tram. To express traveling by tram, use the preposition in, such as in the phrase in tram.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtram/
Did you know?
- In Milan, the iconic orange tram models are so beloved that they are considered symbols of the city and are protected as historical heritage.
- While tram is the standard word, you will often hear older Italians or residents of certain cities use the word tranvia to refer to both the vehicle and the system of tracks.
- Because 'tram' is a direct borrowing from English, it lacks the traditional Latin or Greek roots found in many other Italian transport terms.
Examples in context
- Chi ha inventato il tram?Who invented the tram?This sentence is useful for asking about the invention of the tram.Tatoeba #10153340 by Guybrush88, translation #10128269 by ddnktr
- Puoi prendere un autobus o un tram.You can take a bus or a tram.This sentence is useful for suggesting options like a bus or a tram.Tatoeba #4880722 by Guybrush88, translation #3651750 by furoraceltica
- Avresti fatto meglio ad andare in tram.You had better go by tram.This sentence is useful for advising someone to travel by tram.Tatoeba #1195164 by Guybrush88, translation #279179 by AlanF_US
- Dov'è la fermata del tram?Where is the tram stop?
- Devi attraversare la strada e girare a sinistra. La fermata del tram si trova lì.You have to cross the street and turn left. The tram stop is located there.
- Di solito passa ogni 10 minuti.It usually comes every 10 minutes.
- 3 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Sofia and Alessandro are waiting at a street stop.
- SofiaAlessandro, a che ora passa il prossimo tram?Alessandro, what time does the next tram pass?
- AlessandroDovrebbe arrivare tra cinque minuti.It should arrive in five minutes.
- SofiaSpero che non sia troppo pieno.I hope it isn't too crowded.
- AlessandroSì, ma il tram è molto comodo.Yes, but the tram is very comfortable.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tram” translations and entries tram, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tram, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
