guida con prudenza
/ˈɡwi.da kon pruˈdɛn.t͡sa/word by word
The English phrase "drive safe" is expressed in Italian as guida con prudenza.
This phrase is used to tell someone to be careful while driving a vehicle.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase guida con prudenza literally translates to "drive with prudence".
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to more than one person, use the plural form guidate con prudenza. Another common way to express the sentiment of driving safely is fai attenzione alla guida, which means "pay attention to your driving".
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In very informal settings, an Italian might simply say occhio, meaning 'eye', to tell a driver to be safe or cautious.
- In many parts of Italy, if you are wishing a friend a safe trip by car, you might say raggiungi casa sano e salvo instead of focusing on the driving itself.
- The word prudenza comes from the Latin 'prudentia', which implies not just caution, but also wisdom and foresight.
Examples in context
- Guida in sicurezza! Ci vediamo presto!Drive safe! We'll see you soon!
- Guida bene e goditi il viaggio.Drive well and enjoy the journey.
- Guida in sicurezza tornando a casa.Have a safe drive back home.
- Per favore, guida con prudenza stasera.Please, drive safe tonight.
- Guida con prudenza, c'è molta nebbia.Drive safe, there is a lot of fog.
Example conversation
Chiara is leaving Lorenzo's house in her car.
- LorenzoGrazie per la cena, Chiara!Thanks for the dinner, Chiara!
- ChiaraGrazie a te, Lorenzo. Ora vado.Thank you, Lorenzo. I'm going now.
- LorenzoVa bene, guida con prudenza!All right, drive safe!
- ChiaraLo farò, a presto!I will, see you soon!
