Italian Phrase
Cos'è Mbps?
Meaning
The sentence asks for the definition of the abbreviation ‘Mbps’, which stands for megabit per second – the standard unit used to measure internet connection speed.
When to use
Use this question when you want to clarify a technical term, especially in conversations about internet plans, network equipment, or any situation where data‑transfer speed is being discussed.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Cos'èMbps?
Cos' (cosa) + è
‘Cos'’ is the elided form of ‘cosa’ before a vowel; it means ‘what’ and is followed by the verb ‘è’ (is).
Verb ‘essere’ (è)
‘è’ is the third‑person singular present of ‘essere’, used for definitions or identifications.
Abbreviation pronunciation
When saying an abbreviation like Mbps in Italian, each letter is pronounced according to Italian phonetics: ‘emme‑bi‑pe‑esse’ or the spoken form ‘megabit al secondo’.
🗨In Conversation
Cos'è Mbps?
What is Mbps?
È l'abbreviazione di megabit per secondo, la velocità con cui i dati viaggiano su una rete.
It’s the abbreviation for megabit per second, the speed at which data travel over a network.
✕Common Mistakes
Che è Mbps?
‘Che è’ is ungrammatical; use ‘Cos’è’ or ‘Che cosa significa’.
Mbps è megabyte per secondo.
Mbps stands for megabit, not megabyte; a megabit is one‑eighth of a megabyte.
Cos'è M B P S?
When speaking the abbreviation in Italian, you usually say the letters together as ‘emme‑bi‑pe‑esse’ or use the full term ‘megabit per secondo’. Spelling each letter with English sounds sounds unnatural.
↔Alternatives
Che cosa significa Mbps?
What does Mbps mean?
Cosa vuol dire Mbps?
What does Mbps stand for?
Qual è il significato di Mbps?
What is the meaning of Mbps?
Cultural Tip
In Italy, internet providers always quote speeds in Mbps, not MB/s (megabyte per second). Learners often confuse the two because ‘B’ in English can mean both ‘byte’ and ‘bit’. Remember that 1 byte = 8 bits, so a 100 Mbps connection can theoretically transfer about 12.5 MB/s.