Meaning
roundabout
- circular road junction where traffic goes around a central island
In a sentence
Gira a destra dopo la rotatoria.
Turn right after the roundabout.
C'è una rotatoria vicino alla stazione?
Is there a roundabout near the station?
Non prendere la prima uscita della rotatoria.
Don't take the first exit of the roundabout.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| rotatoria | feminine · singular |
| rotatorie | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Common in driving directions: alla rotatoria, prendere la seconda uscita.
- Often synonymous with rotonda in everyday speech.
- Use articulated prepositions: alla rotatoria, dalla rotatoria.