dov'è la fermata dell'autobus?
The English phrase "where is the bus stop?" is translated into Italian as dov'è la fermata dell'autobus?
This phrase is used to ask for the location of the place where a bus picks up passengers.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of dov'è (where is), la fermata (the stop) and dell'autobus (of the bus).
How does it change in a sentence?
The word dov'è is a contraction of dove (where) and è (is).
Did you know?
- The word fermata is also a musical term used in English to indicate a pause or a hold. In Italian, it shares the same root meaning 'a stop' or 'a cessation'.
- The word autobus is a compound of the Greek autos meaning 'self' and the Latin omnibus meaning 'for all'.
- If you are looking for a bus stop in an Italian city, look for a sign that says fermata rather than a sign with a picture of a bus. Many older stops are simply marked by a pole or a small metal plate.
Examples in context
- Mi scusi, dov'è la fermata dell'autobus, per favore?Excuse me, where is the bus stop, please?
- Per cortesia, potrebbe indicarmi la posizione della fermata dell'autobus?Could you please tell me the location of the bus stop?
- Scusa, dove si trova la fermata dell'autobus?Excuse me, where is the bus stop?
- Sapete dov'è la fermata dell'autobus?Do you know where the bus stop is?
Example conversation
Alessandro and Martina are walking in a new city.
- AlessandroMartina, dov'è la fermata dell'autobus?Martina, where is the bus stop?
- MartinaÈ proprio dietro l'angolo.It is right around the corner.
- AlessandroGrazie mille per l'aiuto.Thanks a lot for the help.
- MartinaPrego, Alessandro!You're welcome, Alessandro!
