noleggiare
to rent / to hire (a vehicle or equipment)
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/no.ledˈdʒa.re/
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Cultural Note
Renting a Vespa or Fiat 500 to explore Italy is a bucket-list experience for many travelers. Note that 'noleggiare' is used for vehicles and equipment, while 'affittare' is used for apartments and houses. Driving in Italian cities requires confidence -- traffic rules are more like suggestions, especially in Naples, where the saying goes: 'Il semaforo rosso è un consiglio' (A red light is a suggestion).
📝 Example Sentences
Abbiamo noleggiato una Vespa per esplorare l'isola.
We rented a Vespa to explore the island.
Voglio noleggiare una barca a Capri.
I want to rent a boat in Capri.
Dove posso noleggiare una bicicletta?
Where can I rent a bicycle?