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intersezione

intersection

noun een-ter-seh-TSYOH-neh Rare
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Origin: From Latin intersectio, from intersecare (to cut across).

Also means

crossroads

Usage Note

Intersezione (f) is used both in geometric contexts (the intersection of two lines or sets) and in everyday traffic contexts (a road junction). In set theory intersezione corresponds directly to the ∩ symbol. For a simple road junction, Italians often prefer incrocio in conversation.

Examples

"Girate a sinistra alla prossima intersezione."

Natural Translation

Turn left at the next intersection.

Literal Translation

Turn to left at-the next intersection.

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