Meaning
bridge (structure)
- deck (nautical and aviation)
- long weekend; a day which falls between two work-free days (holidays or weekend days), on which leave is preferred
In a sentence
Hanno chiuso il ponte per lavori stamattina.
They closed the bridge for work this morning.
Fai il ponte a maggio o lavori?
Are you taking the long weekend in May or working?
C'è un ponte sul fiume vicino a casa.
There is a bridge over the river near my house.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| ponte | masculine · singular |
| ponti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use 'ponte' for bridges over water; 'viadotto' for bridges over land (e.g., highways).
- In 'fare il ponte', always use 'il'—never omit the article.
- 'Ponte' for long weekends is informal; avoid in formal writing.