Italian · Travel & Places
strada
street / road
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A public road or path in a town or city.
Example
La strada è bloccata per lavori.
The road is blocked for construction.
Etymology
'Strada' comes from the Latin 'strata', meaning 'paved way' or 'road'. The word has evolved to encompass various types of roads in contemporary Italian.
How & Where It’s Used
'Strada' is widely used in informal and formal contexts, predominantly in spoken language. It has consistent understanding across regions in Italy.