Italian Phrase
Mbps vuol dire megabit al secondo.
Meaning
The sentence explains that the abbreviation Mbps stands for 'megabit al secondo', i.e., a megabit per second, which is a unit of data‑transfer speed commonly used to describe internet connections.
When to use
Use this phrase when you need to clarify the meaning of the technical term Mbps, for example while discussing internet plans, bandwidth, or any context that involves data‑transfer rates.
✦Grammar Breakdown
Mbpsvuoldiremegabitalsecondo
Mbps
Acronym for 'megabit per second', kept unchanged in Italian.
vuol dire
Verb phrase meaning 'means' or 'signifies'; vuol is the third‑person singular of volere used idiomatically.
al
Contraction of the preposition a + the definite article il; used before masculine singular nouns.
secondo
Noun meaning 'second' (unit of time).
🗨In Conversation
Che velocità ha la tua connessione?
What speed does your connection have?
Mbps vuol dire megabit al secondo.
Mbps means megabit per second.
✕Common Mistakes
Mbps vuol dire megabit per secondo.
In Italian the correct preposition after 'megabit' is 'al' (a + il), not 'per'.
Mbps vuol dire megabyte al secondo.
Megabyte (MB) measures data size, not transfer speed; the correct term is megabit (Mb).
↔Alternatives
Mbps indica megabit al secondo.
Mbps indicates megabit per second.
Mbps significa megabit al secondo.
Mbps signifies megabit per second.
Mbps è l'abbreviazione di megabit al secondo.
Mbps is the abbreviation for megabit per second.
Cultural Tip
In Italy, people often talk about internet speed in Mbps when choosing a broadband plan. Remember that a megabit (Mb) is eight times smaller than a megabyte (MB); confusing the two can lead to misunderstandings about data caps and download times.