posto sicuro
/ˈpos.to siˈku.ro/word by word
The English phrase 'safe place' is posto sicuro in Italian.
posto sicuro refers to a location where someone or something is protected from danger or harm. In more formal contexts, if you wish to specifically refer to a safe zone or area, you can use zona sicura.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of posto, meaning 'place' and sicuro, meaning 'safe' or 'secure'.
Which one should you use?
Use zona sicura if you are referring to a specific 'zone' or 'area'.
How does it change in a sentence?
When pluralizing the phrase to 'safe places', both the noun and the adjective change to posti sicuri. If you are referring to a specific area or zone, you must use the feminine form una zona sicura.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈpos.to siˈku.ro/. The word has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- The word posto can also be used in the phrase un posto fisso, which refers to a 'permanent job' rather than a physical spot.
- In a metaphorical sense, an Italian might describe a trusted person as their porto sicuro, which literally translates to 'safe harbor'.
- In Italian, if you describe a person as sicuro, it often means they are 'confident' or 'sure of themselves' rather than just being 'safe' from danger.
Examples in context
- È in un posto sicuro.You are in a safe place.This sentence uses posto sicuro to show someone's current location.Tatoeba #2779579 by Guybrush88, translation #16326 by CK
- Questo è un posto sicuro.This is a safe place.This sentence uses posto sicuro to identify a specific location.Tatoeba #4393341 by Guybrush88, translation #3238915 by CK
- Tom vive in un posto sicuro.Tom lives in a safe place.This sentence uses posto sicuro to describe where someone lives.Tatoeba #7032320 by Guybrush88, translation #6531572 by CK
- Ho scoperto un posto sicuro davvero rilassante!I discovered a really relaxing safe place!
- Dobbiamo assicurarci che la zona sia sicura per tutti.We need to make sure the area is safe for everyone.
- Se hai bisogno di un rifugio sicuro, sono qui per te.If you need a safe refuge, I'm here for you.
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Example conversation
Martina and Matteo are discussing where to hide their expensive camera during a hike.
- MartinaMatteo, dove possiamo mettere la macchina fotografica?Matteo, where can we put the camera?
- MatteoDobbiamo trovare un posto sicuro per non rovinarla.We need to find a safe place so we don't ruin it.
- MartinaForse dentro lo zaino è un posto sicuro.Perhaps inside the backpack is a safe place.
- MatteoSì, lì è un posto sicuro, mettila pure.Yes, it is a safe place there, go ahead and put it.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (posto, sicuro) and can differ in connected speech.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
