Italian · Travel & Places
treno
train
Beginnernoun · m
Definition
A series of railway carriages drawn by a locomotive.
Example
Il treno per Roma parte alle nove.
The train for Rome leaves at nine.
Etymology
'Treno' originates from the Latin 'trahere', meaning 'to pull' or 'to draw'. Its use has evolved with the introduction of rail travel.
How & Where It’s Used
'Treno' is frequently used informally in everyday conversation about transport. It appears in both spoken and written forms throughout Italy.