transito

transit; passage

noun TRAHN-zee-toh Less Common

Origin: Latin transitus, from transire (to cross)

Usage Note

Transito refers to the act of passing through a place, or to traffic flow. In transito means 'in transit' (passengers or goods). Divieto di transito is 'no through traffic.' The adjective transitorio ('transitory') shares the same root. Do not confuse with tragitto (journey/route).

Examples

"I passeggeri in transito devono attendere al gate."

Natural Translation

Transit passengers must wait at the gate.

Literal Translation

The passengers in transit must wait at-the gate.

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