Vocabulary | Phrases | Grammar |
These are expressions used when giving or getting directions in Italian. Very useful when trying to find your way around or when lost.
| Excuse me! (to ask someone): Mi scusi |
| Can you show me?: Puoi farmi vedere? |
| I'm lost: Mi sono perso |
| I'm not from here: Non sono del luogo |
| Can I help you?: Ha bisogno di aiuto? |
| Can you help me?: Può aiutarmi? |
| It's near here: è qui vicino |
| It's far from here: è lontano da qui |
| Go straight: Procedi dritto |
| Turn left: Gira a sinistra |
| Turn right: Gira a destra |
| One moment please!: Aspetta un attimo, per favore |
| Come with me!: Vieni con me |
| How can I get to the museum? : Come posso arrivare al museo? |
| How long does it take to get there?: Quanto ci vuole ad arrivarci |
| Downtown (city center): In centro |
The following are words which might be used alone or in combination with other words to ask or give directions.
| Near: Vicino | |
| Far: Lontano | |
| Right: Destra | |
| Left: Sinistra |
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| Straight: Dritto | |
| There: Là | |
| Here: Qui | |
| To walk: Camminare |
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| To drive: Guidare | |
| To turn: Svoltare | |
| Traffic light: Semaforo |
We hope you will not need to ask for directions in Italian. If you do need help then the above sentences are essential. Check our menu above to select another topic or click the "Next" button to view the next lesson.
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