Definition of pedal for English Language Learners. : 1  a flat piece of metal, rubber, etc., that you push with your foot to make a machine move, work, or stop. : 2  a lever on a piano, organ, etc., that you push with your foot to make or change a sound.
In Rome, the capital of Italy, they speak Italian. actually Rome was founded in the 700 B.C.'s so Italian wasn't a language Romans spoke all Latin.
Report Abuse. The people of Rome speak Italian as Rome is the capital of Italy. When Rome was founded in 700 BC the common language was Latin and about 40% of todays population speak English as a second language.