🇮🇹Italian Source WordCode: IT

treno ad alta velocità

Pronunciation / Transliteration: trɛno ad alta veloˈtʃita

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Bullet Train/ˈbʊlɪt treɪn/
nounCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #1500 frequency
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🇮🇹 Example Sentence in Italian:

"Il treno ad alta velocità collega Roma a Milano in poco più di tre ore."

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2 senses
As noun
  1. 1

    A high-speed passenger train that operates on dedicated tracks, known for its speed and efficiency.

    "The bullet train can travel from Tokyo to Osaka in just over two hours."
  2. 2

    A term used to describe any high-speed rail service that significantly reduces travel time between major cities.

    "Many countries are investing in bullet train technology to improve their transportation systems."

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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

The term 'bullet train' originated in Japan in the 1960s, referring to the Shinkansen, which was designed for high-speed travel. The name reflects the train's streamlined shape and speed, likening it to a bullet.

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