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Navigating the City
When traveling in Italy, knowing how to ask for and understand directions is essential. This lesson covers key phrases and verbs to help you get around safely.
Key Directions & Commands
- Vai dritto: Go straight.
- Gira a destra: Turn right.
- Gira a sinistra: Turn left.
Prepositions of Place
To locate places, use expressions like vicino a (near) and lontano da (far from).
Common Mistake
Remember that 'destra' is right and 'sinistra' is left. Don't mix them up!
Words
gira a destra
turn right
Gira a destra al semaforo.Turn right at the traffic light.
gira a sinistra
turn left
Poi gira a sinistra.Then turn left.
vai dritto
go straight
Vai dritto per cento metri.Go straight for one hundred meters.
vicino a
near
La stazione è vicina al centro.The station is near the center.
lontano da
far from
L'hotel è lontano dalla stazione.The hotel is far from the station.
la strada
the street
Questa strada è molto lunga.This street is very long.
la piazza
the square
Ci vediamo in piazza.See you in the square.
la stazione
the station
Dov'è la stazione?Where is the station?
il semaforo
the traffic light
Fermati al semaforo rosso.Stop at the red traffic light.
la banca
the bank
La banca è aperta.The bank is open.
Lessons are prepared with the help of AI.
Patterns
Scusi, dov'è ___?
Excuse me, where is ___? Use this to ask for a location.
Scusi, dov'è la stazione?Excuse me, where is the station?
È vicino a ___?
Is it near ___? Use this to check proximity.
È vicino alla banca?Is it near the bank?