Italian - English (British) translations for "volta"
"volta" Italian translation
Translation
once
Definition
Volta is an Italian noun that refers to a turn, a time or an occasion. It can also refer to a revolution or a rotation.
Part of speech
noun
Gender
feminine
Translations
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.Meaning: time
Ho visto quel film molte volte.
I have seen that movie many times.
Meaning: turn
È il tuo turno adesso.
It's your turn now.
Meaning: occasion
Questa è la prima volta che vengo qui.
This is the first time I come here.
Meaning: instance
Questa volta ti perdono, ma non ripeterlo più.
This time I forgive you, but don't do it again.
Meaning: round
La squadra ha vinto per la quinta volta consecutiva.
The team has won for the fifth consecutive round.
Examples
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.A1: Ho visto una volta al mare.
A1: I saw the sea once.
A1: La scuola inizia la prossima volta.
A1: School starts next time.
A1: Una volta ho mangiato una pizza intera da solo.
A1: Once I ate a whole pizza by myself.
B1: Ho visitato Parigi due volte.
B1: I visited Paris twice.
B1: Mia sorella è andata in vacanza molte volte quest'anno.
B1: My sister went on vacation many times this year.
B2: Quando ero giovane, facevo jogging ogni volta che potevo.
B2: When I was young, I used to go jogging whenever I could.
B2: L'ho vista una volta mentre camminavo per strada.
B2: I saw her once while walking down the street.
C1: Prima di partire, ti dirò tutto quello che c'è da sapere sulla città. Sarà l'ultima volta che ci vediamo.
C1: Before leaving, I will tell you everything there is to know about the city. It will be the last time we see each other.
C1: Spero che tu possa venire alla festa la prossima volta.
C1: I hope you can come to the party next time.
C2: Una volta che avrò finito di studiare, prenderò una pausa.
C2: Once I finish studying, I will take a break.
Advanced Description
This is is an experimental feature. Please report any issues.The word volta comes from the Italian verb volgere which means 'to turn'. As such, the word has several meanings depending on the context in which it is used. For example, in music, volta refers to a repeat of a section of a piece of music. In this case, it means a turn or a repetition. In other contexts, it can mean a time or an occasion, as in 'una volta al giorno' (once a day) or 'la prima volta che ho visto il mare' (the first time I saw the sea).
Another meaning of volta is revolution or rotation. This usage is more common in scientific or technical contexts. For instance, in physics, volta refers to the unit of electrical potential difference and is named after Alessandro Volta, the inventor of the electric battery. In architecture, volta denotes the spiral staircase that winds around a central column.
Overall, the word volta is a versatile term that can have different meanings depending on the context. Its origins in the Italian language and its various uses make it an interesting word to explore for anyone interested in linguistics or culture.