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località
/lo.ka.liˈta/
place
La località turistica è molto affollata in estate.
The tourist place is very crowded in the summer.
neutral
A specific place or area, often with reference to its geographical or administrative features.
La località montana è ideale per gli sport invernali.
The mountain area is ideal for winter sports.
Commonly used in travel contexts, geography, and official documents.
Law
formal
In legal or administrative contexts, a locality may refer to a defined administrative area.
Il comune include diverse località.
The municipality includes several localities.
Used in official Italian administrative divisions.
Collocations
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Avoid literal translations
Do not translate 'località' as 'locality' in everyday contexts. In Italian, it refers to a specific place or area, not the abstract concept of 'locality' as in 'locality of residence'.
Gold Rule
Use in travel contexts
Use 'località' when referring to a specific destination or area, especially in travel planning or descriptions (e.g., 'località di villeggiatura' = holiday resort).
Word Origin
From Latin *localitas*, derived from *locus* (place). The term entered Italian in the late 16th century with the sense of 'a particular place'.
Usage Notes
In Italian, 'località' is often used in contexts where English might use 'place', 'spot', or 'area'. It is particularly common in travel brochures, maps, and official documents to denote a named geographical area.
Word Breakdown
locale
place
root-ità
suffix indicating quality or state
suffixDizionario Italiano-Inglese