Meaning
boulevard, avenue, parkway
- avenue, boulevard
In a sentence
Abito in un viale tranquillo vicino al centro.
I live on a quiet avenue near downtown.
Hai già visto il nuovo bar sul viale?
Have you already seen the new bar on the boulevard?
Non passare da quel viale, c'è troppo traffico.
Don't go down that avenue, there's too much traffic.
Word forms (2)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| viale | masculine · singular |
| viali | masculine · plural |
Usage notes
- Use viale for broad, tree-lined urban roads. Via is the generic street term; corso often suggests a central, important thoroughfare.
- Italian addresses often use Viale + name: abito in Viale Mazzini. In writing, you may also see the abbreviation V.le.
- Don't confuse viale with vialetto: vialetto means a small path or driveway, often inside a garden or private property.