Meaning
detour, deviation
- an alternative route taken when a road is closed; detour
- the act of turning aside from a path, norm, or course
In a sentence
Abbiamo fatto una deviazione a causa dei lavori in corso.
We took a detour because of the roadworks.
C'è una deviazione obbligatoria sulla strada principale?
Is there a mandatory detour on the main road?
Non seguire quella deviazione, ti farà perdere tempo.
Don't follow that detour, it will waste your time.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| deviazione | feminine · singular |
| deviazioni | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly seen on Italian road signs indicating roadworks.