Meaning
straight line
- fee, tuition fee, board fee
- attention, heed (dare retta)
In a sentence
Sul foglio ho disegnato una retta lunga.
On the sheet I drew a long straight line.
Questa retta passa per due punti?
Does this straight line pass through two points?
Non capisco dove finisce la retta.
I don't understand where the straight line ends.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| retta | feminine · singular |
| rette | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- In math, retta is the standard term for a line; linea is broader and used in everyday contexts like queues, transport, or outlines.
- Common geometry patterns: retta parallela, retta perpendicolare, retta passante per due punti.
- Don’t confuse retta with retta as feminine of retto ('upright, straight'); context usually makes the meaning clear.