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autobus

English translation of autobus

bus

The Italian word 'autobus' is commonly used to refer to a large vehicle that carries passengers by road, typically one serving the public on a fixed route and for a fare. Similar to English, it can be used in various contexts, such as talking about transportation, travel, etc.


Example sentences using: autobus

L'autobus è in ritardo oggi.

English translation of L'autobus è in ritardo oggi.

The bus is late today.

This is a simple sentence stating a current situation related to public transportation. The subject here is 'l'autobus', with the verb 'è' indicating the state of the bus, and the adjective 'in ritardo' suggesting it's running late.

Prendo sempre l'autobus per andare al lavoro.

English translation of Prendo sempre l'autobus per andare al lavoro.

I always take the bus to go to work.

This sentence pairs the pronoun 'io', implied but not stated, with the verb 'prendo' to describe a regular travel routine. The speaker takes the bus, indicated by 'l'autobus', to go to work, or 'per andare al lavoro'.

Dobbiamo aspettare l'autobus.

English translation of Dobbiamo aspettare l'autobus.

We have to wait for the bus.

This sentence includes the pronoun 'noi', represented here by 'dobbiamo', and the verb 'aspettare' to indicate the action of waiting. The object of this waiting is 'l'autobus', the bus.

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