uscita
/uʃˈʃi.ta/feminine
The English word 'exit' is uscita in Italian.
The most common and neutral way to say 'exit' is uscita. If you are specifically referring to an emergency exit, use the phrase uscita di sicurezza.
Meaning: way out (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
uscita is a feminine noun. Its plural form is uscite.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the second syllable: /uʃˈʃi.ta/.
Did you know?
- An uscita can refer to a 'slip-up' or a social blunder, such as when someone says something inappropriate in a formal setting.
- In Italy, the word uscita is used for the 'exit' on a highway, but it also describes the 'release' date of a movie or a book.
- The word uscita also denotes the 'outgoings' or expenses in a financial budget, contrasting with entrate for income.
Examples in context
- Tom ha mancato l'uscita.Tom missed the exit.This sentence shows how to use uscita when someone has missed an exit.Tatoeba #3532851 by Guybrush88, translation #1164414 by CK
- L'uscita è sulla destra.The exit is on the right.This sentence uses uscita to describe the location of an exit.Tatoeba #8740566 by Guybrush88, translation #8739343 by CK
- Da che parte è l'uscita?Which way is the exit?This sentence uses uscita to ask for the direction of an exit.Tatoeba #12219085 by Guybrush88, translation #12219084 by CK
- Mi scusi, dov'è l'uscita?Excuse me, where is the exit?
- 46 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Giulia and Matteo are lost in a large shopping mall.
- GiuliaMatteo, non trovo l'uscita!Matteo, I can't find the exit!
- MatteoGuarda, l'uscita è dietro quel negozio.Look, the exit is behind that shop.
- GiuliaAh, finalmente l'abbiamo trovata!Ah, we finally found it!
- MatteoSì, andiamo via da qui.Yes, let's get out of here.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “exit” translations and entries uscita, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
