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periferica

peripheral device (computing); a ring road / bypass

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peripheral

relating to the periphery; a peripheral device in computing

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In computing 'periferica' = peripheral device (printer, mouse, etc.) — same as English. But 'la periferica' as a noun also means the ring road or bypass around a city. This second meaning is uniquely Italian in common usage.

To say "relating to the periphery; a peripheral device in computing" in Italian:

periferica (correct — both computing and road contexts)

"periferica" in English means:

peripheral device (computing); a ring road / bypass

Example

"Prendi la periferica per evitare il traffico del centro."

"Take the ring road to avoid the city centre traffic."

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