Meaning
dual carriageway, expressway
- divided multi-lane highway, usually toll-free, with lower speed limits than an autostrada
In a sentence
Abbiamo preso la superstrada per evitare il traffico del centro cittadino.
We took the dual carriageway to avoid downtown traffic.
Il limite di velocità sulla superstrada è di solito centodieci chilometri orari.
The speed limit on the expressway is usually one hundred and ten km/h.
Quale uscita della superstrada dobbiamo prendere per raggiungere il mare?
Which exit of the expressway do we need to take to reach the sea?
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| superstrada | feminine · singular |
| superstrade | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Unlike an 'autostrada' (which usually requires a toll in Italy), a 'superstrada' is generally free of charge.