Meaning
ferry
- a boat that carries people or vehicles across water
In a sentence
Prendiamo il traghetto per l'isola domani.
We are taking the ferry to the island tomorrow.
A che ora parte il traghetto?
What time does the ferry leave?
Oggi il traghetto non arriva a causa del vento.
Today the ferry is not arriving because of the wind.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| traghetto | masculine · singular |
| traghetti | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Usually masculine: il traghetto.
- Common with per + place: il traghetto per la Sardegna.
- Different from nave, which is a ship in general.