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.
There are also many people there who speak English, French, and other languages for the ease of international tourists. In Vatican City, the official language is Latin, which is used in most ceremonial settings by the Pope and other members of the Catholic Church.