No. 58 in Italian
via
The Italian word "via" means "street," "way," or "through" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Andiamo via subito.
Let's leave immediately.
In this sentence, 'via' means 'away' and is used to indicate the act of leaving or departing.
La nostra via è molto tranquilla.
Our street is very quiet.
Here, 'via' is used to mean 'street,' referring to a road or path in a town or city.
Via, presto! Non c'è tempo da perdere!
Quickly, go! There's no time to lose!
In this usage, 'via' is an interjection expressing urgency or motivation to act.
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