A1 Expression 중립

C'è traffico

There is traffic

Describing road conditions.

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문화적 배경

In Rome, traffic is a lifestyle. The 'Grande Raccordo Anulare' (GRA) is a giant ring road around the city that is famous for constant traffic. Romans often use 'C'è traffico sul Raccordo' as a standard part of their daily vocabulary. Milanese traffic is often linked to the 'Area C' (congestion charge zone). People often discuss traffic in relation to whether they can enter the city center or if they should take the 'Tangenziale' (bypass). Neapolitan traffic is famously chaotic and creative. 'C'è traffico' here might involve scooters weaving through cars and a lot of expressive hand gestures. During August, the 'Esodo Estivo' occurs. The news reports 'bollino nero' (black sticker) days where 'c'è traffico' is an understatement—the highways are literally parked cars for miles.

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The 'Pazzesco' Add-on

If you want to sound like a real Italian complaining, add 'pazzesco' (crazy). 'C'è un traffico pazzesco!' is much more authentic than just 'C'è traffico'.

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Don't use 'Fa'

Remember, traffic isn't weather. Never say 'Fa traffico'.

Describing road conditions.

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The 'Pazzesco' Add-on

If you want to sound like a real Italian complaining, add 'pazzesco' (crazy). 'C'è un traffico pazzesco!' is much more authentic than just 'C'è traffico'.

⚠️

Don't use 'Fa'

Remember, traffic isn't weather. Never say 'Fa traffico'.

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The Universal Excuse

In Italy, 'C'è traffico' is a socially accepted excuse for being 10-15 minutes late. Use it wisely!

셀프 테스트

How do you say 'There is a lot of traffic' in Italian?

Scegli la frase corretta:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: C'è molto traffico

We use 'c'è' for existence and 'molto' (singular) to match 'traffico'.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'esserci'.

Ieri _______ un sacco di traffico in centro.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: c'era

'Ieri' (yesterday) requires the imperfect tense 'c'era'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Quale frase usi se sei in ritardo per un appuntamento?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: C'è traffico, arrivo subito!

'C'è traffico' is the standard excuse for being late.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Perché sei in ritardo? B: Perché _________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: c'è traffico

The correct construction is always 'c'è' + 'traffico'.

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시각 학습 자료

When to use 'Traffico' vs 'Gente'

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Traffico 🚗

  • Strade
  • Autostrade
  • Città (cars)
  • Ponti
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Gente/Folla 👥

  • Marciapiedi
  • Negozi
  • Concerti
  • Ristoranti

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
How do you say 'There is a lot of traffic' in Italian? Choose A1

Scegli la frase corretta:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: C'è molto traffico

We use 'c'è' for existence and 'molto' (singular) to match 'traffico'.

Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'esserci'. Fill Blank A2

Ieri _______ un sacco di traffico in centro.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: c'era

'Ieri' (yesterday) requires the imperfect tense 'c'era'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

Quale frase usi se sei in ritardo per un appuntamento?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: C'è traffico, arrivo subito!

'C'è traffico' is the standard excuse for being late.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Perché sei in ritardo? B: Perché _________.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: c'è traffico

The correct construction is always 'c'è' + 'traffico'.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

4 질문

Technically yes, you can say 'C'è molto traffico sul sito,' but it's more common to say 'Il sito ha molti visitatori.'

Yes, when referring to the general state of road congestion, it is an uncountable singular noun.

'Traffico' is the general presence of many cars. 'Coda' is a specific line of cars that are stopped or moving very slowly.

Only if you are looking at the cars on the street. If you mean the sidewalk is crowded, say 'C'è molta gente.'

관련 표현

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C'è coda

similar

There is a queue/line of cars.

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Ingorgo

specialized form

Traffic jam/bottleneck.

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Ora di punta

builds on

Rush hour.

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Viabilità

synonym

Road conditions/traffic flow.

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