Italian Phrase
Cosa vuol dire 'larghezza di banda'?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the definition of the technical term 'larghezza di banda', which in English is 'bandwidth'. It is commonly used in discussions about internet speed, data transfer, and telecommunications.
When to use
Use this question when you encounter a technical expression in a manual, article, or conversation and you need a clear, spoken explanation of its meaning.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cosavuoldire'larghezzadibanda'
Cosa
Interrogative pronoun meaning 'what', used to ask for information.
vuol dire
Colloquial contraction of 'vuole dire' (to mean). In spoken Italian it’s common to drop the final 'e' of 'vuole'.
di
Preposition meaning 'of', linking the noun 'larghezza' with 'banda'.
Quotes
Technical terms are often put in single or double quotes to signal they are being defined.
🗨In Conversation
Cosa vuol dire 'larghezza di banda'?
What does 'bandwidth' mean?
È la quantità di dati che può essere trasmessa in un certo intervallo di tempo, per esempio megabit al secondo.
It’s the amount of data that can be transmitted in a given period of time, for example megabits per second.
✕Common Mistakes
Cosa vuole dire 'larghezza di banda'?
While correct, 'vuole dire' sounds formal; learners often over‑formalize in casual conversation.
Cosa vuol dire larghezza di banda?
Missing quotation marks can make the sentence ambiguous; always quote the term you’re defining.
↔Alternatives
Che cosa significa 'larghezza di banda'?
What does 'bandwidth' mean?
Qual è il significato di 'larghezza di banda'?
What is the meaning of 'bandwidth'?
Cultural Tip
In informal spoken Italian, 'vuol dire' is perfectly natural, but in formal writing you might prefer the full form 'vuole dire'. Also, Italians often use the English term 'bandwidth' itself, especially in tech circles, so you may hear both versions.