infrastruttura

/infrasˈtruttura/
nounIntermediate
formal

The basic physical and organizational structures and facilities (e.g., transportation, communication, water supply) needed for the operation of a society or enterprise.

Le infrastrutture digitali sono essenziali per lo sviluppo economico.

Digital infrastructure is essential for economic development.

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Often used in discussions about public works, urban planning, and economic development.

Collocations

infrastrutture critichecritical infrastructureinfrastrutture pubblichepublic infrastructuresviluppo delle infrastruttureinfrastructure development

Synonyms

💡Pro Tip

Common Usage

In everyday Italian, 'infrastruttura' is often used in the plural ('infrastrutture') when referring to multiple systems or facilities.

📖Word Origin

From Latin 'infra-' (below) + 'structura' (structure), referring to the underlying systems that support a society or organization.

📝Usage Notes

In Italian, 'infrastruttura' is often used in formal or technical contexts, such as government reports, engineering, and urban planning.

Word Breakdown

infra-
below, underlying
prefix
+
-struttura
structure
root
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