How to Say ‘The road is uphill’ in Italian
La strada è in salita
💬 Usage Tip: 'Strada' is 'road' or 'street,' while 'in salita' metaphorically indicates challenges.
🇮🇹 In Italy: Italy’s varied terrain influences everyday language; uphill signifies adversity.
Word-by-Word Breakdown
La
[lah]
The
Definite article specifying something specific.
La strada è lunga.
The road is long.
strada
[STRAH-dah]
road
A way leading from one place to another, especially one with a prepared surface.
La strada è in salita verso la montagna.
The road is uphill towards the mountain.
è
[eh]
is
Third person singular present of 'be'.
La casa è vecchia.
The house is old.
in
[een]
in
Inside a particular space or place.
In casa fa caldo.
Inside the house it's warm.
salita
[sah-LEE-tah]
uphill
Towards a higher place or position.
La salita è ripida.
The slope is steep.
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