heypolyglot
Italian

intersezione

/in.ter.seˈt͡tsjo.ne/noun · feminineC1
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Meaning

intersection

  • a point or area where two or more roads or lines meet or cross
  • the set of elements common to two sets (mathematics)

In a sentence

Rallenta prima di avvicinarti alla prossima intersezione.

Slow down before approaching the next intersection.

Il semaforo all'intersezione non funziona da stamattina.

The traffic light at the intersection hasn't been working since this morning.

È vietato svoltare a sinistra a questa intersezione.

It is forbidden to turn left at this intersection.

Word forms (2)
WordWord forms
intersezionefeminine · singular
intersezionifeminine · plural

Usage notes

  • More formal and technical than 'incrocio', especially frequent in road codes and geometry.

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