guidare verso
/ɡwiˈda.re ˈvɛr.so/word by word
The English phrase 'drive to' is translated into Italian as guidare verso.
The phrase is used to describe operating a vehicle to travel toward a specific destination.
Which one should you use?
In natural Italian conversation, speakers often use the verb 'andare' (to go) combined with 'in macchina' (by car) rather than the literal 'guidare' to express the act of driving to a place.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ɡwiˈda.re ˈvɛr.so/. It has 5 syllables, with the stress on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word guidare comes from an ancient Germanic root meaning 'to show the way' or 'to lead'.
- If you are 'driving' someone as a favor, Italians might use the phrase accompagnare, which means 'to accompany', rather than the literal guidare.
- Italian has a specific word guidatore for a driver, but in common speech, someone who drives is often called al volante, meaning 'at the wheel'.
Examples in context
- Vorrei andare in macchina a Roma domani.I would like to drive to Rome tomorrow.
- Devo recarmi in macchina al supermercato.I need to drive to the supermarket.
- Vado in macchina a casa di Laura più tardi.I'm driving to Laura's house later.
- Voglio andare in auto al mare questo weekend.I want to drive to the seaside this weekend.
- Andiamo a Venezia in macchinaWe're driving to Venice
- Sto guidando verso casaI'm driving towards home
- Ho guidato fino al confineI drove until the border
Example conversation
Alessandro and Giulia are planning a road trip.
- AlessandroChe ne dici di guidare verso Firenze?What do you say about driving toward Florence?
- GiuliaSì, è un'ottima idea, Giulia!Yes, that is a great idea, Giulia!
- AlessandroPartiamo presto domani mattina.Let's leave early tomorrow morning.
- GiuliaPerfetto, preparo io tutto.Perfect, I will prepare everything.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (guidare, verso) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries guidare, verso, CC BY-SA 4.0.
