Asking for Directions
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Asking for Directions in Italian
When exploring an Italian city, knowing how to ask for directions is essential! In this lesson, you will learn polite ways to approach strangers and find important places.
Key Phrases
- Scusi, per…? – Excuse me, to get to…? (Used to ask for a specific location)
- Dov’è…? – Where is…? (Used to ask the location of a place)
For example, if you are looking for the station, you can say: Scusi, per la stazione? or Dov’è la stazione?
Common Mistakes
Remember to use Scusi (formal) instead of Scusa (informal) when speaking to strangers on the street!
Words
scusi
excuse me (formal)
Scusi, dov'è il bagno?Excuse me, where is the bathroom?
dov'è
where is
Dov'è la stazione?Where is the station?
la stazione
the station
La stazione è vicina.The station is nearby.
il duomo
the cathedral
Il duomo è grande.The cathedral is big.
la banca
the bank
Cerco la banca.I am looking for the bank.
la farmacia
the pharmacy
La farmacia è aperta.The pharmacy is open.
il museo
the museum
Il museo è chiuso.The museum is closed.
la piazza
the square
La piazza è bella.The square is beautiful.
la strada
the street
Questa strada è lunga.This street is long.
destra
right
Giri a destra.Turn right.
sinistra
left
Giri a sinistra.Turn left.
dritto
straight ahead
Vada dritto.Go straight ahead.
vicino
near
Il bar è vicino.The bar is nearby.
lontano
far
Il cinema è lontano.The cinema is far.
il bar
the bar / café
Vado al bar.I am going to the bar.
il ristorante
the restaurant
Il ristorante è ottimo.The restaurant is great.
Lessons are prepared with the help of AI.
Patterns
Scusi, per ___?
Excuse me, how do I get to ___? Use this to ask for directions to a place.
Scusi, per il duomo?Excuse me, how do I get to the cathedral?
Dov'è ___?
Where is ___? Use this to ask for the location of something.
Dov'è la farmacia?Where is the pharmacy?
Giri a ___
Turn ___ (formal imperative). Use this when giving or understanding directions.
Giri a destra.Turn right.