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Trasporto Terrestre - Infrastructure

Qui imparerai alcune parole inglesi relative all'infrastruttura come "strada", "tunnel" e "ponte".

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road
[sostantivo]

a wide path made for cars, buses, etc. to travel along

strada

strada

Ex: The highway closure led drivers to take a detour on another road.La chiusura dell'autostrada ha portato gli automobilisti a fare una deviazione su un'altra **strada**.
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roadway
[sostantivo]

a paved surface used for travel by vehicles

carreggiata, strada

carreggiata, strada

Ex: They repaved the roadway to improve driving conditions .Hanno ripavimentato la **carreggiata** per migliorare le condizioni di guida.
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way
[sostantivo]

a passage used for walking, riding, or driving

strada

strada

Ex: His car was parked along the main way.La sua macchina era parcheggiata lungo la **strada** principale.
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path
[sostantivo]

a way or track that is built or made by people walking over the same ground

vialetto, passaggio

vialetto, passaggio

Ex: The path was lined with blooming flowers .Il **sentiero** era fiancheggiato da fiori in fiore.
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place
[sostantivo]

a small street or a square in a town, often with houses around it

luogo, posto

luogo, posto

Ex: We walked through the place and admired the beautiful old buildings.Abbiamo attraversato il **posto** e ammirato i bellissimi vecchi edifici.
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line
[sostantivo]

a track that a train travels along

binario, linea

binario, linea

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highroad
[sostantivo]

a main road or highway, often used for long-distance travel

strada principale, autostrada

strada principale, autostrada

Ex: They planned to widen the highroad for increased traffic .Hanno pianificato di allargare la **strada principale** per aumentare il traffico.
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private road
[sostantivo]

a road owned and maintained by a private individual or organization

strada privata, via privata

strada privata, via privata

Ex: The private road was gated for security .La **strada privata** era recintata per sicurezza.
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musical road
[sostantivo]

a road designed with grooves or ridges that produce musical sounds when driven over at a specific speed

strada musicale, via sonora

strada musicale, via sonora

Ex: The musical road helps drivers stay alert on long journeys.La **strada musicale** aiuta i conducenti a rimanere vigili durante i lunghi viaggi.
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main line
[sostantivo]

an important railroad line between two cities or large towns

linea principale

linea principale

Ex: Travelers often prefer the main line for its frequent train services and convenience .I viaggiatori spesso preferiscono la **linea principale** per i suoi frequenti servizi ferroviari e la comodità.
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causeway
[sostantivo]

a raised road or track across low or wet ground

strada rialzata, argine

strada rialzata, argine

Ex: They built a causeway to connect the mainland to the island .Hanno costruito un **terrapieno** per collegare la terraferma all'isola.
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main road
[sostantivo]

a wide and important public road that connects different places and is usually designed to handle heavy traffic

strada principale

strada principale

Ex: During rush hour , the main road is always congested with traffic .Durante l'ora di punta, la **strada principale** è sempre congestionata dal traffico.
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side road
[sostantivo]

a minor road that branches off from a main road

strada secondaria, via laterale

strada secondaria, via laterale

Ex: They installed new signs along the side road.Hanno installato nuovi cartelli lungo la **strada secondaria**.
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auxiliary route
[sostantivo]

a secondary road or path designed to help manage traffic flow by providing alternative routes to the main roads

percorso ausiliario, strada secondaria

percorso ausiliario, strada secondaria

Ex: Emergency vehicles often use the auxiliary route to reach their destinations more quickly.I veicoli di emergenza spesso utilizzano il **percorso ausiliario** per raggiungere le loro destinazioni più rapidamente.
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byroad
[sostantivo]

a less traveled road

strada secondaria, via poco trafficata

strada secondaria, via poco trafficata

Ex: The byroad was closed due to fallen trees .La **strada secondaria** era chiusa a causa di alberi caduti.
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byway
[sostantivo]

a little-used road or lane

strada secondaria, viottolo

strada secondaria, viottolo

Ex: They explored historic landmarks along the ancient byway.Hanno esplorato monumenti storici lungo l'**antica strada secondaria**.
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detour
[sostantivo]

a temporary route used to bypass a closed or blocked section of road

deviazione, diversione

deviazione, diversione

Ex: There was a detour around the construction zone .C'era una **deviazione** intorno alla zona di costruzione.
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highway
[sostantivo]

any major public road that connects cities or towns

superstrada

superstrada

Ex: The highway was closed due to construction , causing a detour for drivers .L'**autostrada** è stata chiusa a causa di lavori in corso, causando una deviazione per i conducenti.
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state highway
[sostantivo]

a road maintained by the state government, typically connecting cities and towns within the state

strada statale, autostrada statale

strada statale, autostrada statale

Ex: The state highway was part of the interstate network .L'**autostrada statale** faceva parte della rete interstatale.
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freeway
[sostantivo]

a controlled-access highway that has no intersections or cross-traffic and is designed for high-speed travel

autostrada

autostrada

Ex: She was speeding down the freeway when a police car appeared .Stava sfrecciando lungo **l'autostrada** quando è apparso una macchina della polizia.
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stroad
[sostantivo]

a wide road that is designed for both high-speed car traffic and for walking or biking, but does not do either very well

stroad, strada-larga

stroad, strada-larga

Ex: Children need to be extra careful when crossing the stroad on their way to school.I bambini devono essere particolarmente attenti quando attraversano la **stroad** sulla strada per la scuola.
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ramp
[sostantivo]

a short road or pathway that allows vehicles to enter or exit a main road or highway

rampa, uscita

rampa, uscita

Ex: The exit ramp was closed for construction .La **rampa** di uscita era chiusa per lavori.
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the scenic route
[sostantivo]

a longer path taken to enjoy beautiful views or interesting sights along the way

la strada panoramica, il percorso pittoresco

la strada panoramica, il percorso pittoresco

Ex: The couple enjoyed their weekend getaway by taking the scenic route through the countryside , stopping at viewpoints to take photos .La coppia ha goduto della loro fuga del fine settimana prendendo **il percorso panoramico** attraverso la campagna, fermandosi ai punti di vista per scattare foto.
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parkway
[sostantivo]

a scenic road designed for leisurely driving, often with landscaped surroundings

viale, strada panoramica

viale, strada panoramica

Ex: The parkway was lined with colorful flowers in bloom .Il **viale** era fiancheggiato da fiori colorati in fiore.
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toll road
[sostantivo]

a road where drivers must pay a fee to use, often to fund maintenance and improvements

strada a pedaggio, autostrada a pagamento

strada a pedaggio, autostrada a pagamento

Ex: The toll road was busy during holiday weekends .La **strada a pedaggio** era molto trafficata durante i fine settimana festivi.
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collector road
[sostantivo]

a type of street designed to gather traffic from local neighborhoods and distribute it to larger roads or highways

strada collettrice, via di raccolta

strada collettrice, via di raccolta

Ex: City planners are considering widening the collector road to accommodate increasing traffic volume .Gli urbanisti stanno valutando di ampliare la **strada collettrice** per far fronte all'aumento del volume di traffico.
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connector
[sostantivo]

a road or pathway that links two or more places together, facilitating travel and transportation

connettore, collegamento

connettore, collegamento

Ex: The old bridge served as a vital connector for the rural communities on either side of the river .Il vecchio ponte fungeva da **collegamento** vitale per le comunità rurali su entrambi i lati del fiume.
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bridge
[sostantivo]

a structure built over a river, road, etc. that enables people or vehicles to go from one side to the other

ponte

ponte

Ex: The old stone bridge was a historic landmark in the region .Il vecchio **ponte** di pietra era un punto di riferimento storico nella regione.
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overbridge
[sostantivo]

a structure built to allow pedestrians or vehicles to cross over a road, railway, or river

cavalcavia, ponte pedonale

cavalcavia, ponte pedonale

Ex: The city council decided to repaint the overbridge to make it more visible at night .Il consiglio comunale ha deciso di ridipingere il **cavalcavia** per renderlo più visibile di notte.
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overpass
[sostantivo]

a type of bridge that is built over a road to provide a different passage

cavalcavia

cavalcavia

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underpass
[sostantivo]

an underground tunnel or path that people can use to cross a road, railway, etc.

sottopassaggio

sottopassaggio

Ex: The graffiti-covered walls of the underpass served as a canvas for urban artists .I muri coperti di graffiti del **sottopassaggio** servivano come tela per gli artisti urbani.
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drawbridge
[sostantivo]

a bridge that can be pulled up in order to control the entrance or passage by people or ships

ponte levatoio, ponte mobile

ponte levatoio, ponte mobile

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bascule bridge
[sostantivo]

a type of movable bridge that can be raised and lowered to allow for the passage of water traffic

ponte basculante, ponte a bilico

ponte basculante, ponte a bilico

Ex: It was exciting to watch the bascule bridge open for the sailboats .È stato emozionante vedere il **ponte basculante** aprirsi per le barche a vela.
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flyover
[sostantivo]

a road or bridge constructed over another road or railway line, allowing vehicles to pass over or cross without interference

cavalcaferrovia, sovrappasso

cavalcaferrovia, sovrappasso

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viaduct
[sostantivo]

a long, elevated structure that carries a railway or road across a valley or river, typically held up by a series of arches

viadotto

viadotto

Ex: Maintenance crews inspected the viaduct regularly to ensure its structural integrity and safety for travelers .Le squadre di manutenzione ispezionavano regolarmente il **viadotto** per garantirne l'integrità strutturale e la sicurezza per i viaggiatori.
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corniche
[sostantivo]

a road or pathway that typically runs along a coast, offering scenic views of the sea and surroundings

cornice

cornice

Ex: Residents often gather on the corniche during holidays to celebrate with fireworks and music by the sea.I residenti spesso si riuniscono sulla **cornice** durante le vacanze per celebrare con fuochi d'artificio e musica in riva al mare.
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tunnel
[sostantivo]

a passage dug through or under a mountain or a structure, typically for cars, trains, people, etc.

tunnel

tunnel

Ex: The subway system includes several tunnels that connect different parts of the city .Il sistema della metropolitana include diversi **tunnel** che collegano diverse parti della città.
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railroad
[sostantivo]

a track with rails along which trains run

ferrovia, linea ferroviaria

ferrovia, linea ferroviaria

Ex: We crossed the railroad on our way to the park .Abbiamo attraversato la **ferrovia** sulla strada per il parco.
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tramline
[sostantivo]

the track or line on which an electric vehicle called a tram moves

linea del tram, binario del tram

linea del tram, binario del tram

Ex: The tramline connects major tourist attractions .La **linea del tram** collega le principali attrazioni turistiche.
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branch
[sostantivo]

a secondary or lesser-used road or path that diverges from a main road or path

ramo, diramazione

ramo, diramazione

Ex: He preferred to explore the lesser-known branches of the national park, away from the crowded main trails.Preferiva esplorare i **rami** meno conosciuti del parco nazionale, lontano dai sentieri principali affollati.
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turnpike
[sostantivo]

a major highway, typically with a gate where travelers pay a fee for use

autostrada a pedaggio, pedaggio

autostrada a pedaggio, pedaggio

Ex: Historically , turnpikes played a significant role in facilitating commerce between cities .Storicamente, le **strade a pedaggio** hanno svolto un ruolo significativo nel facilitare il commercio tra le città.
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feeder
[sostantivo]

a smaller channel or stream that flows into a larger body of water, particularly used in reference to canals or water distribution systems

affluente, canale di alimentazione

affluente, canale di alimentazione

Ex: Locks and gates controlled the flow of water from the feeder into the main canal .Le chiuse e i cancelli controllavano il flusso dell'acqua dal **canale di alimentazione** al canale principale.
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exit
[sostantivo]

a part of a road through which vehicles can move on to another

uscita

uscita

Ex: The GPS instructed them to take the next exit to reach their hotel .Il GPS ha indicato loro di prendere la prossima **uscita** per raggiungere il loro hotel.
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rest stop
[sostantivo]

an area near a road where people can stop to eat food, rest, etc.

fermata di riposo

fermata di riposo

Ex: The rest stop featured a playground , making it a great place for kids to play .L'**area di sosta** includeva un parco giochi, rendendolo un posto fantastico dove i bambini potevano giocare.
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rest area
[sostantivo]

an area along a highway or freeway with facilities for travelers to rest, eat, and use restroom facilities

area di sosta, area di servizio

area di sosta, area di servizio

Ex: He parked the RV overnight at the rest area.Ha parcheggiato il camper durante la notte nell'**area di sosta**.
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truck stop
[sostantivo]

a facility along highways where truck drivers can refuel, rest, and eat

area di sosta per camion, stazione di servizio per camion

area di sosta per camion, stazione di servizio per camion

Ex: The truck stop offered amenities like showers and laundry facilities .L'**area di sosta per camion** offriva servizi come docce e lavanderie.
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concurrency
[sostantivo]

the situation where multiple roads or routes run parallel or alongside each other

concorrenza, parallelismo

concorrenza, parallelismo

Ex: The highway system was designed with several points of concurrency to efficiently connect major cities in the region .Il sistema autostradale è stato progettato con diversi punti di **concorrenza** per collegare in modo efficiente le principali città della regione.
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manhole
[sostantivo]

a covered opening in a roadway or street used for access to underground utilities

pozzetto, bocca di accesso

pozzetto, bocca di accesso

Ex: The manhole was marked with reflective tape for visibility .Il **pozzetto** era segnato con nastro riflettente per visibilità.
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manhole cover
[sostantivo]

a heavy metal lid that covers a manhole to prevent access and ensure safety

pozzetto, coperchio di ispezione

pozzetto, coperchio di ispezione

Ex: The manhole cover was securely bolted down .Il **coperchio del tombino** era saldamente imbullonato.
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