Meaning
boat, ferry
- A small to medium boat or ferry, especially used on lakes, rivers, or short sea routes
In a sentence
Abbiamo fatto una splendida gita in battello sul Lago di Garda.
We took a wonderful boat trip on Lake Garda.
A che ora parte l'ultimo battello per l'altra sponda?
What time does the last ferry leave for the other shore?
Oggi i battelli non circolano a causa del forte vento.
Today the boats are not running because of strong winds.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| battello | masculine · singular |
| battelli | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly refers to tourist or passenger boats on lakes (e.g., Lake Como) or canals.
- Compare with 'traghetto' (larger car/passenger ferry).