Meaning
train
In a sentence
Il treno parte alle otto.
The train leaves at eight.
Prendo il treno per Roma.
I'm taking the train to Rome.
Il treno è in ritardo oggi.
The train is late today.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| treno | masculine · singular |
| treni | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- For railway transport, treno is the normal word. Use ferrovia for the rail system, not for an individual train.
- Italian usually says in treno for means of transport: Vado in treno, not *con il treno in this sense.
- With train types, use compounds like treno regionale, treno ad alta velocità, treno merci.