How do you say "There is less traffic" in Italian?

"There is less traffic" in Italian is "C'è meno traffico". This phrase is commonly used in Italy.

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How to Say ‘There is less traffic’ in Italian

Q: What does "C'è meno traffico" mean in English?

"C'è meno traffico" means "There is less traffic" in English. Usage tip: [C'è] is the short form of [ci è], used for "there is." The plural is [ci sono]: [c'è traffico] but [ci sono molte macchine].

C'è meno traffico

ch eh MEH-noh TRAH-fee-koh

[ch eh MEH-noh TRAH-fee-koh]

💬 Usage Tip: [C'è] is the short form of [ci è], used for "there is." The plural is [ci sono]: [c'è traffico] but [ci sono molte macchine].

Phrase Breakdown

[ch]

there

Part of the expression 'c'è,' meaning 'there is.' The 'c'' is a shortened form of 'ci.'

Example

C'è spesso confusione qui, ma C' non cambia il fatto che voglio arrivare presto.

There is often confusion here, but that doesn't change the fact that I want to arrive quickly.

[eh]

Third-person singular of 'essere,' meaning 'is'; together with 'c'' it forms 'c'è' = 'there is.'

Example

C'è meno traffico quando non è l'ora di punta.

There is less traffic when it is not rush hour.

meno

[MEH-noh]

less

Comparative word meaning 'less.'

Example

Con meno traffico, il viaggio costa meno tempo e meno stress.

With less traffic, the trip costs less time and less stress.

traffico

[TRAH-fee-koh]

traffic

A masculine noun meaning 'traffic,' especially road traffic.

Example

Il traffico in centro può essere davvero pesante.

Traffic in the city center can be really heavy.

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