infrastruttura
L'Italia sta investendo nella modernizzazione delle infrastrutture.
Italy is investing in the modernization of its infrastructure.
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.
Often used in discussions about public works, urban planning, and economic development.
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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.