pedonale

pedestrian (adj.)

adjective peh-doh-NAH-leh Rare

Usage Note

Pedonale is an adjective meaning 'relating to pedestrians' and is invariable for gender (zona pedonale f, attraversamento pedonale m). It is most commonly encountered in zona pedonale (pedestrian zone) and isola pedonale (pedestrian precinct). Do not confuse with pedone, the noun for a pedestrian (also a pawn in chess).

Examples

"Il centro storico è una zona completamente pedonale."

Natural Translation

The historic centre is a completely pedestrian zone.

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